In the globalizing world, knowledge and information (and the social and technological settings for their production and communication) are now seen as keys to economic prosperity. The economy of a knowledge city creates value-added products using research, technology, and brainpower. The social benefit of knowledge-based urban development (KBUD); however, extends beyond aggregate economic growth. Knowledge-Based Urban Development: Planning and Applications in the Information Era covers the theoretical, thematic, and country-specific issues of knowledge cities to underline the growing...
In the globalizing world, knowledge and information (and the social and technological settings for their production and communication) are now seen as...
In a knowledge economy urban form and functions are primarily shaped by global market forces rather than urban planning. As the role of knowledge in wealth creation becomes a critical issue in cities, urban administrations and planners need to discover new approaches to harness the considerable opportunities of abstract production for a global order. Creative Urban Regions: Harnessing Urban Technologies to Support Knowledge City Initiatives explores the utilization of urban technology to support knowledge city initiatives, providing scholars and practitioners with essential fundamental...
In a knowledge economy urban form and functions are primarily shaped by global market forces rather than urban planning. As the role of knowledge in w...
The question of disadvantage, deprivation and social exclusion cuts across many layers of society and has become an increasingly important focus for both research and policy. While some localities and communities are resiliant and manage to overcome change and associated difficulties, many urban localities bare the negative outcomes of periods of social and economic transformation. These transitions, that impact on individuals and families, are also reflected in the geographic patterns of disadvantage because of where people live and their interactions within the wider metropolitan systems. ...
The question of disadvantage, deprivation and social exclusion cuts across many layers of society and has become an increasingly important focus for b...
The application of e-government technologies has led to increased public participation and social inclusion, while allowing for greater government transparency. These technologies provide accessibility to online content and services while offering the public an active voice in governmental issues. E-Governance and Social Inclusion: Concepts and Cases presents current and emerging research about the implementation of technology in government and its broad social implications. This handbook aims to be a comprehensive reference publication for academicians, researchers, practitioners, students,...
The application of e-government technologies has led to increased public participation and social inclusion, while allowing for greater government tra...
