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Undoing Optimization: Civic Action in Smart Cities,Used
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A unique examination of the civic use, regulation, and politics of communication and data technologiesCity life has been reconfigured by our useand our expectationsof communication, data, and sensing technologies. In this book Alison Powell examines the civic use, regulation, and politics of these technologies, looking at how governments, planners, citizens, and activists expect them to enhance life in the city. She argues that the de facto forms of citizenship that emerge in relation to these technologies represent sites of contention over how governance and civic power should operate. These sites become more significant as an increasingly urbanized and polarized world faces new struggles over local participation and engagement. The author moves past the usual discussion of topdown versus bottomup civic action and instead explains how citizenship shifts in response to technological change and particularly in response to issues related to pervasive sensing, big data, and surveillance in smart cities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Undoing Optimization: Civic Action in Smart Cities'? A: The book focuses on the civic use, regulation, and politics of communication and data technologies in urban environments, exploring how these technologies impact citizenship and civic action.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Undoing Optimization: Civic Action in Smart Cities' is Alison Powell.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 13, 2021.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What key themes does the book address regarding smart cities? A: It addresses themes such as governance, civic power, local participation, and the implications of data technologies like big data and surveillance in urban settings.
- Q: Does the book discuss the relationship between technology and citizenship? A: Yes, it discusses how technological changes influence forms of citizenship and civic engagement.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at scholars, urban planners, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and civic action.
- Q: What insights can readers expect from this examination of smart cities? A: Readers can expect insights into how communication technologies reshape urban life and the associated struggles over civic participation.
- Q: Are there any reviews available for this book? A: Yes, readers can find reviews on various platforms that discuss its contributions to understanding civic action in the context of smart cities.