Some Phases of the Transportation Problem (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Francis B. James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484317229 ISBN 13: 9780484317221

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how law, commerce, and public policy shape transportation in early America and today.

This nonfiction booklet offers a historical and practical look at how the United States built its transportation system. It frames the topic from the perspective of American nationalism, economic liberty, and the need for fair regulation. The book discusses how railroads and other carriers were managed, how policy evolved, and why public hearings and due process matter in administering transport laws.

Readers will encounter a concise history—from colonial trade to the rise of railroads, the creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and ongoing debates about rates, discrimination, and service fairness. The text connects legal principles to real-world practices, such as car service rules, assigned cars, and regulatory reforms aimed at improving efficiency and public welfare.

• How transport and commerce spurred national growth and policy ideas
• Key regulatory principles and the role of public hearings in policy enforcement
• The balance between economic liberty and the public interest in transportation
• Practical topics like car service, interstate rates, and assigned cars

Ideal for readers interested in transportation history, public policy, and the legal framework that guides modern logistics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484317229
• ISBN 13: 9780484317221
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 69