9780243191147 - Highways in Our National Life: A Symposium (Classic Reprint) de Labatut, Jean (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the historical development of roadways from an anthropological perspective. It analyzes the reciprocal relationship between roads and the cultures that depend on them. The author explores the profound impact roads have on shaping societies and how they in turn are influenced by the cultures they serve. The book discusses the role of roadways in facilitating trade, spreading ideas, and even shaping political systems. It also considers the ways in which roads have affected human settlement patterns, with major cities often arising at important crossroads. The author traces their evolution from animal trails and natural contours to sophisticated engineered structures. By examining the intricate relationship between humanity and roadways throughout history, this volume sheds new light on the significance of infrastructure in the development of civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.