Format:
vi, 234 Seiten
,
Diagramme
ISBN:
9781447356011
Content:
Phil Allmendinger takes a critical approach to the role of 'smart' in future cities and the relationship with city development. Considering how technology can support active citizenship, he challenges the commercial drivers of big tech and warns that these, not developments for 'social good', may dominate.
Note:
Literaturhinweise, Register
,
Front cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgements -- 1. A tale of two stories -- 2. The 'smart city' story -- 3. What happens when 'smart' comes to town -- 4. Unholy alliance: how government, academics and Big Tech are colluding in the takeover of our cities -- 5. Why we're the problem (and the solution) -- 6. Our disconnected cities: what 'smart' should be about -- 7. Yesterday's cities of the future -- 8. Why it's different this time -- 9. Why bother to save the city? -- 10. Smart for cities: time for a new story -- Notes -- Index -- Back cover.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781447356042
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781447356035
Language:
English
Subjects:
Engineering
Keywords:
Smart City
;
Stadtentwicklung
;
Gesellschaft
