Description
The Dock & Harbour Authority / Foxlow Publications, Ltd, London, Second Edition, Revised by W. A. Flere, M.Inst.T, [Published Date:1967]. Paper covers, 208 pp. Contents include: FOREWORD; AUTHOR'S PREFACE; BIBLIOGRAPHY; Chapters: 1 INTRODUCTION, 2 THE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTIONS OF PORTS, 3 THE DEMAND FOR PORT FACILITIES; 4 PORT JURISDICTON AND CONTROL; 5 PORT FINANCE; 6 PORT LABOUR; 7 PORT CHARGES; 8 ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION; 9 COMPETITION AND CO-ORDINATION; 10 INLAND WATER TRANSPORT; 11 MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS INDEX.
Condition & notes
In acceptable condition. White paper covers with black lettering on front and spine. Bumping and creasing to edges and corners of covers and moderate overall scuffing, and soiling to covers as well. A few of the first few pages are starting t pull away from glued binding a the bottom of the page but all pages are still attached. Pages are lightly aged but otherwise unmarked with occasional light spotting and soiling. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks. [From Author's Preface]. The first edition of this book, published in 1953, was written by the late A. H., J. Bown who, until his premature death in Ã957, was "General Manager of the Port of Sunderland. This second edition has 'been completely revised and brought up to date, a task that has necessitated the inclusion of much additional material, so fast has been the rate of growth and change in the port transport industry. The lay-out of this new edition closely follows that adopted by the original author, who was writing chiefly for students preparing themselves for the Institute of Transport examinations. Also, to assist those readers who wish to keep abreast of what has now become a fast developing and forward looking industry, a bibliography has been included with what is hoped will prove helpful comments against each publication. This new work is intended to be read in conjunction with "Port Administration and Operation", by Bown and Dove (publishers Chapman and Hall Ltd.), since by so doing a balanced picture of both the economics and the actual working of the world's ports will be obtained.
