{"title":"Marco te Brömmelstroet","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Marco te Brömmelstroet, a thought-provoking author who explores the intricate connections between society, mobility, and the environment. Specialising in the categories of Science \u0026amp; Nature, te Brömmelstroet offers readers a unique perspective on how movement influences and shapes our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eMovement\u003c\/em\u003e, where te Brömmelstroet delves into the nuances of transportation and its impact on human interactions and urban landscapes. His insightful analyses challenge conventional views and encourage readers to think critically about the role of mobility in facilitating or hindering societal progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTe Brömmelstroet's writing is not only informative but also accessible, making complex scientific concepts understandable to a broad audience. Whether you're a seasoned expert or a curious reader, his books are designed to stimulate contemplation and inspire change. Explore Marco te Brömmelstroet's works to gain a deeper understanding of how our movement choices can influence a sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"movement-by-thalia-verkade-9781922310798","title":"Movement","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur dependence on cars is damaging our health - and the planet's. \u003cem\u003eMovement\u003c\/em\u003e asks radical questions about how we approach the biggest urban problem, reflecting on the apparent successes of Dutch cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaking our communities safer, cleaner, and greener starts with asking the fundamental question - who do our streets belong to?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough there have been experiments in decreasing traffic in city centres, and an increase in bike-friendly infrastructure, there is still a long way to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this enlightening and provocative book, Thalia Verkade and Marco te Brömmelstroet confront their own underlying beliefs and challenge us to rethink our ideas about transport to put people at the centre of urban design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReadable, thoughtful, and provocative, this book provides an entertaining overview of how the Netherlands became a mecca for cycling. The authors make a strong case for putting cycling at the heart of our transport systems, but also aren't shy about identifying some flaws in the Dutch approach, and considering how other countries could learn from them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Ben Coates, author of \u003cem\u003eWhy the Dutch Are Different\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe book offers many unprecedented insights into traffic and mobility, convincingly poses the question of how important mobility actually is and suggests an answer to that. \u003cem\u003eMovement\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling thinker.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Jury citation from the Brussels Prize 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book will - no question - make you think in new ways. Why have we surrendered our cities to cars? What might it be like to inhabit a space designed for people instead? It's exciting and hopeful - this we can do!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Bill McKibben, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342650855660,"sku":"9781922310798","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781922310798.jpg?v=1743991897"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marco-te-brommelstroet.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}