Bicieconomía: Cómo movernos en bicicleta mejorará la economía

by Elly Blue

Other authorsOscar Montiel (Translator)

Book, 2013

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Taking the Lane Media

Description

Making the case for adopting more sustainable modes of transportation, this engaging reference explores the economic benefits of bicycling. It starts with an analysis of the real costs incurred by individuals and families in existing transportation systems and goes on to examine the current civic expenses of these systems. With critiques of modern society's deep-rooted attachment to car culture, this book tells the stories of people, businesses, organizations, and cities who are investing in two-wheeled transportation. Offering a fresh and compelling perspective on how people get from place to place, this book reveals the multifaceted North American bicycle movement with its contradictions, challenges, successes, and visions for the future.

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LibraryThing member Booktacular

I really thought this was a well-written book. The arguments that are made can seem like they are very Portland specific, but Blue then draws them out far enough that we see their universal applications. With each chapter I kept thinking of different people whom I wanted to read this book, just so

I could discuss it with them. I also enjoyed learning that having a feminist take on bicycling essentially amounts to the same thing as having a much more thoughtful and cross-cultural take on bicycling. Blue has clearly taken a long look at the statistics and a deep and insightful look into her own city and the effects that bicycling has had there and then put those thoughts into this book. In fact, the only fault I found with this work was the need for a slightly higher level of editing as there were several typos and misspellings which distracted's very slightly from the impact of the piece as a whole. But still a fantastic book that I highly recommend to bikers and non-bikers alike.

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LibraryThing member valerietheblonde

Started out quite predictably; by the book's midpoint I was a bicycle activist.

LibraryThing member valerietheblonde

Started out quite predictably; by the book's midpoint I was a bicycle activist.

LibraryThing member jessicaofthebees

Bicycling can make the world go 'round, and could give your local economy a boost.

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