Railway engineer and transport policy specialist Gareth Dennis shows why the railways are key to the fight for a better world for us all.
The world's railways were almost entirely created by capital and empire for extraction and exploitation, so what right do they have to exist and how can they be harnessed for good? Railway engineer and writer Gareth Dennis builds a case not simply for railways as a common good, but argues that railways are a critical tool for humanity to survive and thrive.
Whether it's the power of organised labour, the threats and opportunities of new technology, the distribution of democratic power or the calamitous impacts of climate change, railways can act as a lens through which to understand the future and the part they can play in it.
Dennis takes us across the globe, from Virgin Hyperloop's abandoned test track in the Nevada desert to the overcrowded stations of the North of England, exploring how railways can shape and inform choices about our future, and in turn detailing how taking a long-term view can help shape transport for the better. With his deep knowledge of railways and his unique view of history and politics, he equips us with the tools to answer those imperative questions: what and who should our railways be for?
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Gareth Dennis (MEng GMICE MPWI) is a Scottish railway engineer, writer and lecturer who lives in York in the north of England. He campaigns for sustainable transport as a tool for equality as well as to tackle climate change. He has appeared regularly on television, radio, podcasts and in print making the case for long-term transport decision-making, including investment in High Speed 2, and has advised UK the government on transport policy through the Transport Select Committee. He has written for the Independent, New Internationalist, Progressive Review and regularly for RAIL. He is also a proud RMT member.
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Paperback. Condición: New. GarethDennis explores the transformative potential of railways in the fight for amore equitable and sustainable future.Inthis compelling book, railway engineer and transport policy specialist GarethDennis argues for the vital role of railways, questioning their historicalroots in capital and empire while advocating for their potential as a commongood. He makes a strong case for railways as critical tools for humanity'ssurvival and progress. Keythemes and highlights include:- Historical Context: Understanding the originsof railways as tools for extraction and exploitation and questioning theirlegitimacy in today's world.- Railways as a Common Good: Advocating for therailways to serve humanity's interests and contribute to societal well-being.- Power of Organized Labour: Examining howlabour movements can leverage railways for social change and worker rights.- Impact of Technology: Analysing the threatsand opportunities presented by new technologies in the railway sector.- Democratic Power Distribution: Exploring howrailways can influence and enhance democratic processes.- Addressing Climate Change: Investigating therole of railways in mitigating the impacts of climate change and promotingsustainable transport solutions.Througha global journey, from Virgin Hyperloop's abandoned test track in the Nevadadesert to the bustling stations of Northern England, Dennis illustrates howrailways can shape our future choices, emphasising the importance of taking along-term view to improve transport systems for the better.Withdeep knowledge of railways, history, and politics, How the Railways Will Fixthe Future equips readers with essential tools to tackle crucial questionsabout the purpose and beneficiaries of our railway systems. This book is amust-read for anyone interested in transport policy, environmentalsustainability, and social justice. Nº de ref. del artículo: LU-9781915672483
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Paperback. Condición: New. GarethDennis explores the transformative potential of railways in the fight for amore equitable and sustainable future.Inthis compelling book, railway engineer and transport policy specialist GarethDennis argues for the vital role of railways, questioning their historicalroots in capital and empire while advocating for their potential as a commongood. He makes a strong case for railways as critical tools for humanity'ssurvival and progress. Keythemes and highlights include:- Historical Context: Understanding the originsof railways as tools for extraction and exploitation and questioning theirlegitimacy in today's world.- Railways as a Common Good: Advocating for therailways to serve humanity's interests and contribute to societal well-being.- Power of Organized Labour: Examining howlabour movements can leverage railways for social change and worker rights.- Impact of Technology: Analysing the threatsand opportunities presented by new technologies in the railway sector.- Democratic Power Distribution: Exploring howrailways can influence and enhance democratic processes.- Addressing Climate Change: Investigating therole of railways in mitigating the impacts of climate change and promotingsustainable transport solutions.Througha global journey, from Virgin Hyperloop's abandoned test track in the Nevadadesert to the bustling stations of Northern England, Dennis illustrates howrailways can shape our future choices, emphasising the importance of taking along-term view to improve transport systems for the better.Withdeep knowledge of railways, history, and politics, How the Railways Will Fixthe Future equips readers with essential tools to tackle crucial questionsabout the purpose and beneficiaries of our railway systems. This book is amust-read for anyone interested in transport policy, environmentalsustainability, and social justice. Nº de ref. del artículo: LU-9781915672483
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Paperback. Condición: New. GarethDennis explores the transformative potential of railways in the fight for amore equitable and sustainable future.Inthis compelling book, railway engineer and transport policy specialist GarethDennis argues for the vital role of railways, questioning their historicalroots in capital and empire while advocating for their potential as a commongood. He makes a strong case for railways as critical tools for humanity'ssurvival and progress. Keythemes and highlights include:- Historical Context: Understanding the originsof railways as tools for extraction and exploitation and questioning theirlegitimacy in today's world.- Railways as a Common Good: Advocating for therailways to serve humanity's interests and contribute to societal well-being.- Power of Organized Labour: Examining howlabour movements can leverage railways for social change and worker rights.- Impact of Technology: Analysing the threatsand opportunities presented by new technologies in the railway sector.- Democratic Power Distribution: Exploring howrailways can influence and enhance democratic processes.- Addressing Climate Change: Investigating therole of railways in mitigating the impacts of climate change and promotingsustainable transport solutions.Througha global journey, from Virgin Hyperloop's abandoned test track in the Nevadadesert to the bustling stations of Northern England, Dennis illustrates howrailways can shape our future choices, emphasising the importance of taking along-term view to improve transport systems for the better.Withdeep knowledge of railways, history, and politics, How the Railways Will Fixthe Future equips readers with essential tools to tackle crucial questionsabout the purpose and beneficiaries of our railway systems. This book is amust-read for anyone interested in transport policy, environmentalsustainability, and social justice. Nº de ref. del artículo: LU-9781915672483
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