Train Time: Railroads and the Imminent Reshaping of the United States Landscape Stilgoe picks up where his acclaimed work Metropolitan Corridor left off, carrying his ideas about the spatial consequences of railways up to the present moment.Unlike many United States industries, railroads are intrinsically linked to American soil and particular regions. Arguing that the
| Title | : | Train Time: Railroads and the Imminent Reshaping of the United States Landscape |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.91 (196 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813926688 |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2007-10-17 |
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Unlike many United States industries, railroads are intrinsically linked to American soil and particular regions. Yet few Americans pay attention to rail lines, even though millions of them live in an economy and culture "waiting for the train." In Train Time: Railroads and the Imminent Reshaping of the United States Landscape, John R. Stilgoe picks up where his acclaimed work Metropolitan Corridor left off, carrying his ideas about the spatial consequences of railways up to the present moment. Arguing that the train is returning, "an economic and cultural tsunami about to transform the United States," Stilgoe posits a future for railways as powerful shapers of American life. Divided into sections that focus on particular aspects of the impending impact of railroads on the landscape, Train Time moves seamlessly between historical and contemporary analysis. From his reading of what prompted investors to reorient their thinking about the railroad industry in the late
Editorial : "In his new book, Stilgoe examines how railroads influence their physical and social environments. He speaks as a visionary for transportation change, offering numerous examples of how a resurgent rail system based on historical example could transform America. An insightful contribution for those researching transportation options recommended for larger public and all academic libraries with transportation collections."
(Library Journal)
"Here is the answer to the problem of crumbling highways, collapsing bridges, competition between trucks and autos, congested routes, commuter time increases for those who use cars, and the accident deaths of thousands of motorists, passengers, and pedestrians: Bring back the railroads!
"Stilgoe is an expert on this subject, having laid the groundwork for his ideas in Metropolitan Corridor: Railroads and the American Scene. The author contends effectively that trains are indeed coming back, foretelling significant
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