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PEARSON Introduction To Smart Cities 1St Ediion 2019 Edition by ANIL KUMAR
In the domain of city planning, smart cities made perceivable di?erences in easing city life, adding to its quality while keeping its people connected, engaged and informed. This book aims to introduce the idea of ‘Smart cities' comprehensively by covering the conceptual basis and the principles in practice systematically and sector-wise. Written lucidly, covering both possible new attempts and retrofitting options in turning smart, the book is an all in one handy volume for beginners to city enthusiasts to advanced learners. Table of Content"Chapter 1 Story of Cities Chapter 2 Urbanization and Sustainable Cities Chapter 3 Smart Cities: State of the Art Chapter 4 Smart Urban Mobility Chapter 5 Smart Energy Chapter 6 Smart Governance Chapter 7 Smart Water Management Chapter 8 Smart Waste Management Chapter 9 Smart Economy Chapter 10 Smart Buildings Chapter 11 Smart Environment Chapter 12 ICT for Smart Cities Chapter 13 Smart Cities: International Cases Chapter 14 Smart Cities: Indian Cases"Salient Features"1. Contains a concise story of cities and major innovations in city development 2. Chapters on Mobility, Energy, Governance, Water Supply, Waste Management, Economy, Buildings and Environment as core sectors of smart city transformation 3. Dedicated chapter on ICT 4. Chapters on International and Indian case studies cover potential interventions 5. Review Questions and Project Ideas added to test level of comprehension"