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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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- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: This book has two hundred twenty-four pages. It's a comprehensive examination of civic action in smart cities.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The dimensions are five point five one inches in length, zero point seven five inches in width, and eight point five inches in height.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Alison B. Powell. She explores the intersection of technology and civic engagement.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the category of engineering. It discusses technology's impact on urban life.
- Q: How should I read this book? A: You can read this book at your own pace. It's suitable for anyone interested in urban studies and technology.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners. It provides an accessible introduction to civic action in smart cities.
- Q: What is the reading level for this book? A: This book is appropriate for adult readers. It delves into complex themes of technology, governance, and citizen engagement.
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- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, this book is not part of a series. It stands alone as a critical examination of civic action in smart cities.