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Straphanger
Straphanger
hardback
Published:
14 May, 2012
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780805091731 |
| ISBN10 | 0805091734 |
| Number Of Pages | 320 |
| Item Weight | 566 g |
| Product Dimensions | 160 x 36 x 234 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Times Books |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
All the cities we admire most in the world--the places young people want to live--boast great public transit systems or are in the process of building them. Taras Grescoe explains why: there's nothing more civilized than a great subway, or a bus rapid transit system, or a squad of ferries, or any of the other ways we've learned to move ourselves around urban space. As this splendid account makes clear, a car isn't liberation: not needing a car is liberation! Bill McKibben, author Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet Grescoe presents a strong and timely argument for moving metropolitan motorists away from their cars. Publishers Weekly [ Straphanger ] is rife with bits of interesting trivia, and it almost reads like a travelogue as the author revels in the wonders of his diverse destinations. With a smooth, accessible narrative style each chapter is packed with important information A captivating, convincing case for car-free--or at least car-reduced--cities. Kirkus Entertaining and illuminating...Grescoe's adventurous, first-person inspection of the world's latest high-tech transit systems keeps readers engaged while underscoring the importance of developing greener forms of transportation. Library Journal
Author's Bio
Taras Grescoe is the award-winning author of four books and countless articles focusing on world travel. He's written for The New York Times, The Times (London), Wired, the Chicago Tribune Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times. He currently lives in Montreal. He has never owned a car.