U.S. Infrastructure (The Reference Shelf)

Edited By Paul McCaffrey
"This anthology explores the state of American infrastructure, from roads, bridges, and mass transit systems to water, electricity, and communication grids. Among the issues examined are the roles of private industry and federal, state, and local governments in building and maintaining these systems. Consideration is also given to how these systems impact the environment, the economy, and society at large.... Breached Levees, Fallen Bridges: Is American Infrastructure in Crisis? ;. Highways, Byways, and Railways: Transportation Infrastructure ; The Train Debate: Can Rail Revolutionize American Transport? ;  The Grid: Power and Communications Networks.;  From Taps to Toilets: Waterworks."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog