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Rivers and Waterways in the Roman World: Empire of Water
This book explores the historical, archaeological, and cultural significance of rivers and inland waterways throughout the Roman Empire. It brings together interdisciplinary research, theoretical perspectives, archaeological investigations, and case studies to examine how rivers functioned as important routes for transportation, communication, trade, and military activities. The book covers var…
Public Policy: Why Ethics Matters
Public Policy: Why Ethics Matters examines the essential role of ethics in public policy analysis and decision-making. Bringing together contributions from leading scholars and practitioners, the book explores how ethical frameworks influence the definition of policy problems, the evaluation of policy options, and the choices made by public officials. It addresses three major themes: the ethica…
A Short History of Transport in Japan from Ancient Times to the Present
A Short History of Transport in Japan: From Ancient Times to the Present by John Andrew Black examines the historical development of transportation in Japan from ancient times to the modern era. The book traces the evolution of different modes of transport, including roads, waterways, maritime transport, railways, and urban public transportation, and considers their roles in shaping Japanese so…
Sediment Transport: Recent Advances
This book explores recent advances in the scientific understanding of sediment transport and its implications for aquatic environments, coastal areas, estuaries, and freshwater systems. It brings together research on the physical processes, mechanisms, and mathematical models that explain how sediments move, settle, and accumulate under different flow conditions. The book discusses sediment tra…
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