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Urban Transport In The Developing World : A Handbook of Policy and Practice / Ed. by Harry T. Dimitriou and Ralph Gakenheimer, Edward Elgar, May 2011, 656 p., ISBN 978 1 84720 205 5http://www.e-elgar.com/bookentry_main.lasso?id=12681&#38;breadcrumlink=environment.lasso&#38;breadcrum=Environment&#38;sub_values=&#38;site_Bus_Man=&#38;site_dev=&#38;site_eco=&#38;site_env_eco=Yes&#38;site_inn_tech=&#38;site_int_pol=&#38;site_law=&#38;site_pub_soc=Description :The twenty thematic chapters in this book provide a broad set of  perspectives on the plight, possibilities and opportunities of urban  transport in the developing world, set against the challenges of  sustainable development. The contributors expertly set the international  context of transport policy-making and planning for developing cities  and present a critical review of recent developments that have taken  place and which offer lessons for the future. (copyright © E. Elgar)Contents :Part I: Setting the contect1. Introduction / Ralph Gakenheimer and Harry T. Dimitriou2. Transport and City Development: Understanding the Fundamentals / Harry T. Dimitriou3. Land Use and Transport in Rapidly Motorising Cities: Contexts of Controversy/ Ralph GakenheimerPart II: Identifying the issues4. An International Comparative Perspective on Fast Rising Motorisation and Automobile Dependence / Jeff Kenworthy5. The Future of Energy for Urban Transport / Andreas Schäfer6. Environmental Challenges of Urban Transport: The Impacts of Motorisation  / John Ernst7. Economic Fall-out of Failing Urban Transport Systems: An Institutional Analysis / Elliot Sclar and Julie Touber8. Non-motorised Urban Transport as Neglected Modes  / V. Setty Pendakur9. Poverty and Urban Mobility: Diagnosis Toward a New Understanding / Xavier Godard10. Institutional and Political Support for Urban Transport / Edward DotsonPart III: New developments in theory and practice11. Environmental Evaluation in Urban Transport / Michael Replogle12. Equity Evaluation of Urban Transport / Eduardo A. Vasconcellos13. Use and Abuse of Economic Appraisal of Urban Transport Projects / Walter Hook14. Road Crashes and Low Income Cities: Impacts and Options / Amy Aeron-Thomas and Goff Jacobs15. Bus Rapid Transit: A Review of Recent Advances / Lloyd Wright16. Rail Rapid Transit Advances / Roger Allport17. Informal Public Transport: A Global Perspective / Robert Cervero and Aaron Golub18. Options for Travel Demand Management: Traffic Bans Versus Pricing / Anjali Mahendra19. Mainstreaming Sustainable Urban Transport: Putting the Pieces Together / Chris Zegras20. Conclusions: Emergent Crucial Themes / Harry T. Dimitriou and Ralph Gakenheimer