03285nam a22004337a 4500 1212 MBIP 20251014122133.0 250128s2025 enk b 001 0 eng 2024057425 9781032574295 (hardcover) 9781032574301 (paperback) 9781003439325 (ebk) 24008138 DLC eng rda MBIP SF pcc TD159.4 .S6367 2025 307.1 23 SMA Smart cities to smart societies : moving beyond technology / edited by Esmat Zaidan, Imad Antoine Ibrahim, and Elie Azar. 2505 Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2025. 274 pages 25 cm text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Routledge studies in sustainability Includes bibliographical references and index. For us, by us? : the role of citizens in smart cities / Øyvind Stokseth, Harald Borgebund & Henrik Skaug Sætra. "This book explores the governance of smart cities from a holistic approach, arguing that the creation of smart cities must consider the specific the 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 sections, 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"-- Provided by publisher. Smart cities. Political participation. Community organization. Zaidan, Esmat, editor. Ibrahim, Imad Antoine, editor. Azar, Elie, editor. Online version: Smart cities to smart societies Boca Raton : Routledge, 2025 9781003439325 (DLC) 2024057426 ddc BK 0 0 0 ddc 0 0 NON-FIC (BK) MEDINI MEDINI GEN 2025-10-14 IMS BOOKS TRADING SDN BHD 268.00 0 307.1 SMA 2025 C.1 00001483 2025-10-14 268.00 2025-10-14 BK 1212 1212