Transport Communications
Examines the new theory of transport communications and the growing role of information technology in the field of transport studies. Further explores how this combination leads to globalisation.
Transport Communications is a ground-breaking study into the future of transporting both people and goods more efficiently.
The authors examine how existing modes of transport can be made more effective by the use of modern communications technology. Examples include RFID tags, which allow goods to be tracked electronically at every stage of their journey - from the point of manufacture to the point of delivery.
They show how possible future developments will continue to revolutionize transport systems, leading to better, cleaner, more cost effective systems. For example, the concept of computer-controlled rail systems, such as London's Dockland Light Railway could be taken a stage further to apply to vehicles which don't run on rails; or the smart traffic control system in Milton Keynes which sense traffic flow and adjusts signal phasing accordingly.
REVIEWS :“A remarkable study. Brings hope that nanotechnology, satellite
communications, computer chips – and sleeping pills – could put an end
to problems such as congestion, the threat from terrorism and increasing
fuel prices.”
Observer
“Provides an important global context for transport and
supply chain managers exploring the synergies between transport and
communications [and] establishes significant global issues ripe for
analysis.”
Peter J. Rimmer, Emeritus Professor and Visiting Fellow, Division of
Pacific and Asian History, The Australian National University
Hardback, 256 Pages, Dimensions 234 x 156 MM Language English.
1 Transport plus communications equals globalization: an overview
2 We are not trees and we are not sharks: transport communications theory
3 The networks enabling transport systems (NETS)
4 First order meaning: clear transport communications
5 Second order meaning: fantastic transport communications
6 Transport paradigms and the episteme of globalization
7 Intelligent transport: the new communications technologies
8 Seeking space: water and air transport
9 Driven: land transport by road and rail
10 Walking the walk to talk the talk: pedestrian transport
11 Communications for transport logistics and global supply chains
12 Troubles in transport
13 Scenarios of globalization
John Tiffin is a futurologist in the fields of education, communication and transport. He is The Emeritus Professor of Communications at Victoria University of Wellington. Read more about John at www.cognita.com.br/johntiffin
Professor Chris Kissling is Chair of transport studies at Lincoln University, New Zealand.