Disrupted Urbanism : Situated Smart Initiatives in African Cities Paperback / softback
by Nancy (University of Cape Town) Odendaal
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The ‘smart city’ is often promoted as a technology-driven solution to complex urban issues.
While commentators are increasingly critical of techno-optimistic narratives, the political imagination is dominated by claims that technical solutions can be uniformly applied to intractable problems.
This book provides a much-needed alternative view, exploring how ‘home-grown’ digital disruption, driven and initiated by local actors, upends the mainstream corporate narrative.
Drawing on original research conducted in a range of urban African settings, Odendaal shows how these initiatives can lead to meaningful change. This is a valuable resource for scholars working in the intersection of science and technology studies, urban and economic geography and sociology.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:176 pages, No
- Publisher:Bristol University Press
- Publication Date:16/01/2023
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- ISBN:9781529218572
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:176 pages, No
- Publisher:Bristol University Press
- Publication Date:16/01/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9781529218572