In addition to the traditional aspects of highway engineering, this handbook provides engineers with background information on the processes of highway planning and development within they conduct their work, and alert them to the social and environmental responsibilities of a highway engineer. Chapters look at highway financing, access management, environmental impacts, road safety, and noise. The more traditional aspects covered are the functional and structural design and the construction, maintenance, and management of highways. Research and practicing engineers from the US, Asia, and Europe speak to professionals, researchers, and students in or entering the field. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)