{"product_id":"smart-cities-smart-future-9781119516187","title":"Smart Cities Smart Future","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAre you curious about smart cities? You should be! By mid-century, two-thirds of us will live in cities. The world of tomorrow will be a world of cities. But will they be smart cities? Smart cities are complex blends of technologies, systems and services designed and orchestrated to help people lead productive, fulfilling, safe and happy lives.    This remarkable book is a window into our shared future. In crisp language and sharp detail, Mike Barlow and Cornelia Lévy-Bencheton explain how smart cities are powerful forces for positive change. With keen eyes and warm hearts, they invite readers to imagine the world of tomorrow, a fascinating world of connected cities and communities. They capture and convey the depth and richness of the worldwide smart city movement.    Smart Cities, Smart Future describes the impact of smart city projects on people in towns, cities and nations around the world. The book includes descriptions of ongoing smart city projects in North America, Europe, Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDi-Ann Eisnor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxi\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThomas Müller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Cities of Our Dreams 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Data Cities 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Cities in Motion 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Forces of Attraction 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Human-Centered Design 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Citizens in the Loop 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 We Decide 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Smart Nation 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Paint a Bull’s-Eye on Them 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Finding a Balance 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Deceptive Complexity 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Organizations and Councils 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Conferences and Events 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet Our Expert Sources 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 291\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407070798167,"sku":"9781119516187","price":30.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119516187.jpg?v=1730498071","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/smart-cities-smart-future-9781119516187","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}