Daily Spatial Mobilities: Physical and Virtual (Transport and Mobility)

Kellerman, Aharon

ISBN 10: 140942362X / ISBN 13: 9781409423621

Published by Routledge, 2012

About this Item

Discussing the concept of mobility at large and that of spatial mobilities in particular, this book makes the case for daily spatial mobilities as a distinct type of mobility and explores this concept from a variety of perspectives. Series Editor(s): Hesse, Professor Markus; Knowles, Professor Richard. Num Pages: 252 pages, Includes 8 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: RPT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 616. . 2012. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Daily Spatial Mobilities: Physical and Virtual (Transport and Mobility)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 140942362X
• ISBN 13: 9781409423621
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Discussing the concept of mobility at large and that of spatial mobilities in particular, this book makes the case for daily spatial mobilities as a distinct type of mobility and explores this concept from a variety of perspectives. Daily mobilities, such as for commuting, shopping, social ties, information, banking, news, studies, business meetings, etc. are typified by their being two-way mobilities, frequently performed, constituting a major element of our daily routine lives, and inclusive of both corporeal and/or virtual mobilities. Outlining his argument for daily spatial mobility, author Aharon Kellerman focuses on needs and triggers for daily mobilities, on levels of personal mobility and personal autonomy in daily mobilities and on potential mobilities leading to practiced ones. The concept is further explored using three major types of daily mobility, terrestrial, virtual and aerial and three major spatial elements; urban spatial reorganization in the information age, mobility terminals, namely bus, metro, and railway stations as well as airports, and global opportunities through daily mobilities, notably for users of the Internet.

About the Author

Aharon Kellerman is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Haifa, Israel, and is President of Zefat Academic College, Israel. He also serves as Vice-President of the International Geographical Union (IGU), and acts as Honorary Chair of its Commission on the Geography of the Information Society, which he established and chaired.