Smart Cities : Critical Debates on Big Data, Urban Development and Social ...

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Smart CitiesCritical Debates on Big Data, Urban Development and Social Environmental Sustainability\nAuthor(s): Negin Minaei\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781032220420, 978-1032220420\nSynopsis\nIn the age of global climate change, society will require cities that are environmentally self-sufficient, able to withstand various environmental problems and recover quickly. It is interesting to note that many \""smart\"" solutions for cities are leading to an unsustainable future, including further electrification, an increased dependence on the Internet, Internet of Things, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence, and basically any technology that leads us to consume more electricity. This book examines critical topics in Smart Cities such as true sustainability and the resilience required for all cities. It explores sustainability issues in agriculture and the role of agri-technology for a sustainable future, including .