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Examines deaths, injuries, and property damage from traffic crashes. Evans (research scientist, General Motors Research Labs, Warren, Michigan) applies the methods of science to illuminate the characteristics of these problems--their origin and nature as well as their severity. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Journal of Traffic Medicine
It is a rare pleasure for a reviewer to be able to recommend a book wholeheartedly and unequivocally -- a book that is a delight to read. The joys of the book are both scientific and literary. This is a book for everyone interested in making roads safer.Assoc. for the Advance. Auto Medicine Bulletin
A remarkable book. Not only is it worthy of a place in libraries, but on one's desk.Concerning Cars and Trucks
....[P]rovides a handbook for anyone making judgments on the subject. The book contains a wealth of documented information.Ergonomics (UK)
It should be compulsory reading for all concerned with the evaluation of traffic safety measures. For researchers it will additionally serve as a useful reference source for insightful and informative reviews of a range of fundamental issues.(Canada) Driver/Education
One of the more refreshing aspects of the book is Evans' willingness to make inferences from the complexities of the research with which he is obviously thoroughly familiar.Risk Analysis
Risk assessors and managers interested in the contributors to the risks of "everyday living" will find this book especially interesting.Wilson Quarterly
The problem of traffic crashes, " Evans points out," is much more one of drivers doing things that they know they ought not to do, than of drivers not knowing what to do.Israel Journal of Medical Sciences
It is an essential reference for the 90's and will prove invaluable to all who work in the field; epidemiologists, policy makers, transportation and road authorities, traumatologists, ergonomists and engineers.British Medical Journal
It is an easy book to read, the terminology is clear and concise, it is well thought out and written, and in parts comes into the "difficult to put down" category. From the concerned and intelligent driver to the many researchers into all aspects of road safety and crash prevention this book has a lot to offer, and of its kind it is almost certainly unique.Law and Society Review
....[F]urnishes a detailed description of the highway crashes in America and the numerous and various factors associated with them, including alcohol-impaired driving. He places the raw data in striking contexts.(UK) Death on the Streets
Leonard Evans is one of the most famous "road safety" workers in the world. He has received numerous awards from the road safety establishment and is a prolific author of Road Safety titles.Accident Analysis and Prevention
This book is essential for anyone doing research in traffic safety and for university and other research libraries. It is so clearly written that it would be highly appropriate for the general public and for public libraries.Contemporary Sociology
Evans has written a cogent survey of social contributors to car crashes and fatalities.Medicine Science and the Law
This is a fascinating book, packed with statistics and graphs.Journal of the American Planning Association
....[I]s comprehensive, clearly organized, well documented and easy to read. The book is a valuable reference for those working in the field of traffic safety and transportation planning. It is also a useful presentation of material for those interested in research methods, empirical data analysis, and policy formulation.Book Details
Published
March 1, 1991
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Pages
420
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780471283898