| Commuters: The History of a British Way of Life Contributor(s): Webb, Simon (Author) |
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ISBN: 1473862906 ISBN-13: 9781473862906 Publisher: Pen and Sword History OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Railroads - General - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 388.409 |
| LCCN: 2016440997 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.60 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Before the Industrial Revolution, everyone lived within short walking distance of their workplace. However, all of this has now changed and many people commute large distances to work, often taking around one hour in each direction. We are now used to being stuck in traffic, crammed onto a train, rushing for connecting trains and searching for parking spaces close to the station or our workplace. Commuters explores both the history and present practice of commuting; examining how it has shaped our cities and given rise to buses, underground trains and suburban railways. Drawing upon both primary sources and modern research, Commuters tells the story of a way of life followed by millions of British workers. With sections on topics such as fictional commuters and the psychology of commuting; this is a book for everybody who has ever had to face that grueling struggle to get to the office in time. |
Contributor Bio(s): Webb, Simon: - Simon Webb is the author of a number of non-fiction books, ranging from academic works on education to popular history. He works as a consultant on the subject of capital punishment to television companies and filmmakers and also writes for various magazines and newspapers; including the Times Educational Supplement, Daily Telegraph and the Guardian. |