Smart Cities to Smart Societies
Language: English
Published by Taylor and Francis Ltd, GB, 2025
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This book explores the governance of smart cities from a holistic approach, arguing that the creation of smart cities must consider the specific circumstances of each country to improve the preservation, revitalisation, liveability, and sustainability of urban areas. The recent push for smart cities is part of an effort to reshape urban development through megaprojects, centralised master planning, and approaches that convey modernism and global affluence. However, moving towards a citywide smart transition is a major undertaking, and complexities are expected to grow exponentially. This book argues that a comprehensive approach is necessary to consider all relevant aspects. The chapters seek to identify the potential and pitfalls of the smart transformation of urban communities and its role in sustainability goals; share state-of-the-art practices concerning technology, policy, and social science dimensions in smart cities and communities; and develop opportunities for cooperation and partnership in wider and larger research and development programmes. Divided into three parts, the first part of the book highlights the significance of various societal elements and factors in facilitating a successful smart transition, with a particular emphasis on the role of human capital. The second part delves into the challenges associated with technology and its integration into smart city initiatives. The final part of the book examines the current state of regulations and policies governing smart cities. The book will be an important asset for students and researchers studying law, engineering, political science, international relations, geopolitics, economics, and engineering.…
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- Title
- Smart Cities to Smart Societies
- Author
- Elie Azar
- Publisher
- Taylor and Francis Ltd, GB
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1032574291
- ISBN 13
- 9781032574295
- Item weight
- 670 grams
This book explores the governance of smart cities from a holistic approach, arguing that the creation of smart cities must consider the specific circumstances of each country to improve the preservation, revitalisation, liveability, and sustainability of urban areas. The recent push for smart cities is part of an effort to reshape urban development through megaprojects, centralised master planning, and approaches that convey modernism and global affluence. However, moving towards a citywide smart transition is a major undertaking, and complexities are expected to grow exponentially. This book argues that a comprehensive approach is necessary to consider all relevant aspects. The chapters seek to identify the potential and pitfalls of the smart transformation of urban communities and its role in sustainability goals; share state-of-the-art practices concerning technology, policy, and social science dimensions in smart cities and communities; and develop opportunities for cooperation and partnership in wider and larger research and development programmes. Divided into three parts, the first part of the book highlights the significance of various societal elements and factors in facilitating a successful smart transition, with a particular emphasis on the role of human capital. The second part delves into the challenges associated with technology and its integration into smart city initiatives. The final part of the book examines the current state of regulations and policies governing smart cities. The book will be an important asset for students and researchers studying law, engineering, political science, international relations, geopolitics, economics, and engineering.
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About the Author
Esmat Zaidan is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor at the College of Public Policy, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation. She has published over 65 articles, predominantly in Q1 journals indexed by Scopus and ISI Web of Science, and has been recognised as one of the global 2% Most Cited Scientists in her field.
Imad Antoine Ibrahim is an Assistant Professor in Environmental Law and Governance at Department of Governance and Technology for Sustainability, Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands.
Elie Azar is a Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University in Ottawa, ON, Canada. His primary research focuses on integrating research methods and knowledge from different disciplines to promote a sustainable, resilient, and people-centric built environment.
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