Rock Island Requiem: The Collapse of a Mighty Fine Line Tapa dura - 2013

Hardcover. Good+. In stock now/ready to ship, often ships same day! Clean copy in good++ condition, MUCH closer to *very good*, dust jacket is bright and whole, binding is tight but not quite square, pages/text are clean and unmarked, HARDCOVER edition of "Rock Island Requiem: The Collapse of a Mighty Fine Line" exactly as shown, ships quickly/securely with delivery confirmation, thanks! 212

Lawrence, Kansas, USA: University Press of Kansas, 2013. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The book and jacket are in very good condition, little shelf rubbing apparent. Text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'Schneider weaves a complex story of how business, politics, government bureaucracy, and individual greed helped to limit the economic possibilities of the railroad industry and catapult the Rock Island Railroad into oblivion. Weakened by a troubled economy, the Rock fell victim to inept management and labor union intransigence; but Schneider also reveals how government regulations and price controls prevented innovation, hindered capital acquisition, and favored other forms of transportation that lie beyond the scope of regulation. Railroads were even hurt by taxation of property and real estate while competitors were able to use government-subsidized highways and airports without having to pay taxes to fund them. Now that America… Leer más

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.