Coast to Coast: Case Histories of Modern Pacific Crossings

Coast to Coast: Case Histories of Modern Pacific Crossings Review

From the beginnings of human settlement through to the Cook voyages and beyond, histories of 'the Pacific' are stories of contact and connection. This vast region can be charted through histories of encounter between the diverse people of the Pacific,the Pacific Rim and the wider world. 'Coast to Coast' explores the networks of modernity that connected the various peoples of the Pacific, Australia and North America as new means of transportation, distribution and communication developed from the mid-nineteenth century.

The Modern Station: New Approaches to Railway Architecture

The Modern Station: New Approaches to Railway Architecture Review

An exciting new generation of railway architecture has emerged in Europe and elsewhere over the past decade. This book explains the reasons for the renaissance of the station as a building type and the current changes it is undergoing. The functional, social and technical factors which shape railway architecture are examined. As stations are essential elements of sustainable development, the environmental benefits of railways are also discussed. Essential guidance is provided for those who design, commission or manage railway stations. By drawing on technical design manuals and examples of recent stations (many designed by leading architects) the book gives help and instruction to all those with an interest in the future of railway architecture.