Anthony M. Townsend

Smart Cities - Big Data, Civic Hackers, and the Quest for a New Utopia

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ISBN 13:
9780393349788
author:
Anthony M. Townsend
format:
Paperback
publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
14 x 2.8 x 21.1 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Sociology
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£15.83

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Smart Cities: Big Data, Civic Hackers, and the Quest for a New Utopia by Anthony M. Townsend explores the emerging landscape of futuristic urban development. Cities are deploying smart technology to address the challenges faced by massive metropolitan centers. This book examines the motivations, aspirations, and shortcomings of key actors shaping the new urban frontier. From Beijing to Boston, cities are embracing innovative solutions such as sensors embedded in streets and subways, Wi-Fi broadcast airports, and green spaces. The book considers the roles of entrepreneurs, mayors, philanthropists, and software developers in creating a better future for urban dwellers. Through its unflinching look at this emerging landscape, Smart Cities offers valuable insights into the opportunities and limitations of smart city development.

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