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"BOOK REVIEW: “Mobility” by John Whitelegg"

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  1. chdot
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    “Mobility measured crudely in terms of how many kilometres we move around every day has nothing whatsoever to do with quality of life, rich human interaction, satisfaction, happiness and a detailed knowledge and familiarity with places and the things we chose to do in those places.”

    Our roles as transport professionals or campaigners are always related to the assumption – however unstated that assumption may be – that mobility is, in itself, inherently desirable.

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    http://www.rdrf.org.uk/2015/08/14/book-review-mobility-by-john-whitelegg/

    Posted 9 years ago #

  2. Arellcat
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    John Whitelegg is also referenced, in a similar theme, for example in Pucher & Buehler's "City Cycling" book.

    It seems that Mobility is on Amazon, to pre-order for September, but only if you have a Kindle, which I don't. I may have to ask at Waterstones and see if an olde tyme paper edition will be published.

    Posted 9 years ago #

  3. chdot
    Admin

    "that mobility is, in itself, inherently desirable"

    That of course is a 'fundamental' that most people might find hard to grasp in practice.

    'We' - perhaps unquestioningly - want more/better cyclepaths and perhaps 'a better share' of roadspace..

    And why not - it's cheaper, 'better for the environment' than another Forth bridge or an upgraded A9.

    Of course many of 'we' welcome the Borders Railway - 'we like trains', 'it should never have been shut', 'people like living in the country/commuting' (maybe).

    Meanwhile, hardly restricted, private vehicle access to central Edinburgh really isn't a great idea.

    Posted 9 years ago #

  4. Arellcat
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    I asked at Waterstones this afternoon. A paper copy might appear at some indeterminate time in the future.

    Posted 9 years ago #

  5. Roibeard
    Member

    @Arellcat, if it helps, you don't need a Kindle to read a Kindle book.

    There's a browser version:

    https://read.amazon.co.uk/

    And apps for other clients (not just PC, despite the link):

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/kindle/pc

    Robert

    Posted 9 years ago #

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