Understanding Mobilities for Designing Contemporary Cities (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)

This book explores mobilities as a key to understanding the practices that both frame and generate contemporary everyday life in the urban context. At the same time, it investigates the challenges arising from the interpretation of mobility as a socio-spatial phenomenon both in the social sciences and in urban studies. Leading sociologists, economists, urban planners and architects address the ways in which spatial mobilities contribute to producing diversified uses of the city and describe forms and rhythms of different life practices, including unexpected uses and conflicts. The individual sections of the book focus on the role of mobility in transforming contemporary cities; the consequences of interpreting mobility as a socio-spatial phenomenon for urban projects and policies; the conflicts and inequalities generated by the co-presence of different populations due to mobility and by the interests gathered around major mobility projects; and the use of new data and mapping of mobilities to enhance comprehension of cities. The theoretical discussion is complemented by references to practical experiences, helping readers gain a broader understanding of mobilities in relation to the capacity to analyze, plan and design contemporary cities.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Research for Development
Release date:	March 2019
First published:	2016
Editors:	Paola Pucci • Matteo Colleoni
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	274
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-79412-9
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Human geography > General Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Electrical engineering > Power generation & distribution Promotions
LSN:	3-319-79412-4
Barcode:	9783319794129

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