Deakin, Mark
Smart Cities: Governing, Modelling, and Analysing the Transition
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138932722
- author:
- Deakin, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 270
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly, Science, Earth Sciences,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Smart Cities Governing, Modelling and Analysing the Transition brings together cutting-edge research and technical development project findings from leading authorities in the field. This book explores what is understood about smart cities, focusing on governance, modelling, and analysis of their transition. It examines the social capital of smart communities and models their embedded intelligence to contribute to urban sustainability. The book offers an interdisciplinary perspective, making it relevant to researchers, policy analysts, and technical experts involved in planning, development, and design of smart cities. It is also valuable for final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Geography, Architecture, and Planning. By providing a comprehensive account of smart city governance, modelling, and analysis, this book offers a unique insight into the transition to smart cities and their potential contribution to sustainable urban development.