Cities and the Digital Revolution - Aligning technology and humanity (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)

This book explores the emergence and development of data in cities. It exposes how Information Communication Technology (ICT) corporations seeking to capitalize on cities developing needs for urban technologies have contributed to many of the issues we are faced with today, including urbanization, centralization of wealth and climate change. Using several case studies, the book provides examples of the, in part, detrimental effects ICT driven 'Smart City' solutions have had and will have on the human characteristics that contribute to the identity and sense of belonging innate to many of our cities. The rise in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and technologies like social media, has changed how people interact with and in cities, and Allam discusses of how these changes require planners, engineers and other urban professionals to adjust their approach. The main question the book seeks to address is 'how can we use emerging technologies to recalibrate our cities and ensure increased livability, whilst also effectively dealing with their associate challenges?' This is an ongoing conversation, but one that requires extensive thought as it has extensive consequences. This book will be of interest to students, academics, professionals and policy makers across a broad range of subjects including urban studies, architecture and STS, geography and social policy.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	October 2019
First published:	2020
Authors:	Zaheer Allam
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	132
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-029799-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General
LSN:	3-03-029799-3
Barcode:	9783030297992

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