Dear colleagues
We have just started a research project for the International Union of
Railways examining the messages and meanings staff, passengers and other
users of railway stations read from the station environment. What
physical affordances do railway stations provide in terms of
opportunities for crime and incivilities? What are the attributes of the
station in terms of the station management/organisation, the staff, the
security system, and the environment that makes it an attractive and
likely target for criminal or anti-social activity?
We are currently searching the web for material as well as undertaking a
literature review, but have found that there seems to be little published
research in this area. If anyone has some suggestions for papers,
reports, etc (including surveys that have not necessarily
been published) that we ought to look at, I would be extremely grateful.
When we have compiled a database of publications we will, of course, be
very happy to send these to you or post them on the list if there is a
general wish for this.
Many thanks
David Uzzell
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David Uzzell, BA, MSc, PhD, FBPsS, CPsychol
Department of Psychology
University of Surrey
Guildford
GU2 5XH
UK
Tel: +44 1483 259430
Fax: +44 1483 259512
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