Buch, Englisch, 260 Seiten, Format (B × H): 154 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 414 g
Interventions for Achieving Change
Buch, Englisch, 260 Seiten, Format (B × H): 154 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 414 g
ISBN: 978-0-367-32258-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
The book investigates the motivations that can lead to increased walking, advises on how to build walking-conducive habits, and recommends strategies for decision makers for promoting changes that will allow walking to thrive more easily. The authors include success stories and lessons learned from what have become known as 'walkable' cities to show how interventions and initiatives can succeed on a practical basis.
This accessible, practical book is essential for urban planners; health specialists; policy makers; traffic experts; psychology, civil engineering, and social sciences students; and experts in the field of sustainable mobility. Psychological Perspectives on Walking will appeal to anyone in the general population in favour of a sustainable and healthy lifestyle.
Zielgruppe
Academic, General, Postgraduate, Professional, Professional Practice & Development, and Undergraduate
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Städtebau, Stadtplanung (Architektur)
- Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Sozialpsychologie
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizin, Gesundheit: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
- Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Sport Fitness, Freizeitsport, Gesundheitssport Walking, Wandern, Trekking
- Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Angewandte Psychologie
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Transport- und Verkehrswirtschaft
- Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Verkehrstechnologie: Allgemeines
Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction
Chapter 1: Setting the Scene
Chapter 2: Features and Manifestations of Walking
Chapter 3: Human Behaviour and Its Change
Chapter 4: How to support Walking
Chapter 5: Success Stories
Chapter 6: Instead of Conclusion: The Story of Walkington
References