Sustainable and Smart Cities: Governance, Economy and Society (1) (Routledge Advances in Regional Economics, Science and Policy)

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Synopsis
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges modern cities face in the context of climate change and urban development. By integrating varied viewpoints, it delves into the concept of sustainable and smart cities and sheds light on the opportunities for innovative and effective solutions, underscoring the interconnected nature of urban challenges and the necessity of a holistic approach.Contributors present diverse perspectives and methodologies, including empirical studies, modelling, simulation, policy analysis, and case studies, to offer insights into innovative and effective solutions for urban sustainability challenges. Chapters are grouped according to themes of governance and management, economy, society, and technology. Topics covered include smart city governance models, the enabling role of managers in sustainability efforts, resilient infrastructure, homelessness, and smart technology implementations. The book also identifies research gaps and areas of uncertainty, which may guide future research.With contributions from researchers across Asia, Europe, and North America, this book is a valuable resource for researchers in the areas of sustainable development, urban sustainability, and resilience research. It will also interest policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders working towards addressing climate change in urban areas.An electronic version of this book is freely available, thanks to the support of libraries working with Knowledge Unlatched (KU). KU is a collaborative initiative designed to make high quality books Open Access for the public good. The Open Access ISBN for this book is 9781003518419. More information about the initiative and links to the Open Access version can be found at www.knowledgeunlatched.org.
Copyright:
2025

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
200 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781040335895
Related ISBNs:
9781032854878, 9781040335857, 9781003518419
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
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Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Anshuman Khare and Terry Beckman
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Earth Sciences, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
null Anshuman Khare
Edited by:
null Terry Beckman

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