International perspectives

Book section

Purpose:This chapter reviews the key findings of the Melbourne study using the wider international literatures on transport and social exclusion as its conceptual framework. It begins by briefly summarising the research and policy context in which the study is set. It then provides an overview of major conceptual, theoretical and methodological advancements relevant to this area over the last ten years in order to evaluate the study's contribution of the Melbourne study to research, policy and practice internationally.

Methodology: The conceptual framework for this chapter is based on a comprehensive review of the international literatures on transport and social exclusion. After a brief introduction to these, it outlines key conceptual, theoretical and methodological advancements as they pertain to transport-related social exclusion. In addition, it evaluates the scope and implications of the Melbourne study's methodological approach with particular reference to contemporary scholarly debates in this area. The chapter subsequently explores the applicability of the research in policy and practice, both inside and outside the Australian context.

Findings: The chapter concludes that the Melbourne study has made a significant contribution to conceptual, theoretical and methodological developments within the area of transport-related exclusion, and has helped move forward related debates within policy circles. Opportunities for further research are also identified.

Authors: Lucas, K; Markovich, J

• Alternative title: International perspectives on social exclusion research in transport
• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Peer reviewed
• Publisher: Emerald Publishing Ltd.
• Host title: New perspectives and methods in transport and social exclusion research
• Pages: 223-240
• Publication date: 2011-01-01
• Edition: Accepted Manuscript
• ISBN: 9781780522005
• Language: English
• Keywords: social exclusion; transport
• Subjects: Social Inequality; Transport