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4-6Understanding Global Issues series.
The problems of car-based transportation, along with public-transportation and city-planning solutions, are discussed in this thorough overview of an under-explored topic. Sidebars, minibiographies, graphs, charts, and color photos break up the text, although the design remains rather dreary. Back matter includes a timeline, "concept web," quiz, and websites. Reading list. Glos., ind.