Toward Oregon 2050
Megan Horst
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781962645164
- Publication Date: Nov 2024
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Ghosts of Atlanta
Rhana Gittens Wheeler
An interrogation exposing the endangered identity of Black America’s capital city
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- ISBN: 9781496853363
- Publication Date: Oct 2024
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The Airport as Urban Territory
Anna Gasco
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9789813252141
- Publication Date: Aug 2024
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Municipal Solid Waste Management and Recycling Technologies
Ritika Mehra
The issue of overflowing landfills and environmental degradation caused by municipal solid waste is becoming increasingly pressing. Despite the importance of recycling, challenges such as contamination and the need for market demand for recycled materials persist. Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive understanding of waste composition, innovative technologies, and effective policies. Municipal Solid Waste Management and Recycling Technologies serves as a solution, offering a deep dive into the complexities of municipal solid waste recycling and providing insights that can drive sustainable waste management practices. By delving into topics such as the role of education and awareness campaigns, technological advancements in waste sorting, and the economic aspects of recycling, this book equips readers with the knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact. It explores innovative recycling technologies, social and environmental implications, successful case studies, and strategies for reducing contamination in recycling processes. The book also highlights the importance of collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to implement effective waste management systems.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9798369340547
- Publication Date: Aug 2024
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Exploring the Implications of Local and Regional Conflicts
Piotr Pietrzak
In today's turbulent global landscape, the proliferation of local and regional conflicts presents a formidable challenge to policymakers and scholars alike. From the War in Yemen to the Civil War in Syria, these conflicts not only have a devastating toll on human lives but also threaten the stability of the international order. As the world grapples with the complexities of post-Cold War geopolitics, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive framework to understand and address these pressing issues. Exploring the Implications of Local and Regional Conflicts is a groundbreaking resource meticulously curated for academics and professionals in current affairs and security studies. This essential volume offers a multidimensional analysis of critical conflicts, shedding light on their underlying dynamics and implications for global power dynamics. Drawing from disciplines such as geoeconomics, geopolitics, and security studies, it equips readers with the analytical tools needed to navigate the complexities of this turbulent world.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9798369328774
- Publication Date: Jul 2024
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Exploring Effective Municipal Planning and Implementation
Pandelani Harry Munzhedzi
Among municipalities in developing nations, systemic issues such as corruption, mismanagement, and limited accountability plague local governance, impeding development efforts and hindering effective service delivery. This perpetual cycle of failure undermines the aspirations outlined in municipal plans, erodes public trust, and perpetuates socio-economic disparities. Despite recognizing these challenges, tangible solutions remain elusive, leaving communities trapped in a cycle of underdevelopment and frustration. Exploring Effective Municipal Planning and Implementation offers a comprehensive exploration of these pressing issues, and consolidates expertise and insights of academics and practitioners. Through rigorous analysis and innovative approaches, this book dissects the root causes of municipal failures, and identifies practical mechanisms for improvement. Delving into municipal planning, budgeting, and governance, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to drive meaningful change in local governance practices. This book focuses on transforming struggling municipalities into entities of effective governance and sustainable development. Harness the collective wisdom of experts from around the globe with this book, and discover the hope you have been seeking for your community to break free from cycle of municipal hardship.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9798369336175
- Publication Date: Jul 2024
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Creative Cities in Africa
Noëleen Murray
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780796926487
- Publication Date: May 2024
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The Land Question in Urban Development
Shashanka Bhide
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9789332704473
- Publication Date: May 2024
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A Textbook of Urban Planning and Geography
Sameer Sharma
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- ISBN: 9789389347548
- Publication Date: May 2024
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Enhancing Gender Equality in Infrastructure Development
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9789292705633
- Publication Date: May 2024
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The Evolving Geography of Productivity and Employment
Elena Ianchovichina
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781464819599
- Publication Date: May 2024
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Wear Some Armor in Your Hair
Brian Mullgardt
The 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago began peacefully but quickly turned into what was later termed a “police riot.” Brian Mullgardt’s investigation of this event and the preceding tensions charts a complex social history that brings together Chicago history, the 1960s, and urbanization, focusing not on the national leaders, but on the grassroots activists of the time.
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- ISBN: 9780809339358
- Publication Date: May 2024
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Statistical Indicators of Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization 2023
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- ISBN: 9789210029445
- Publication Date: May 2024
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Estimating Value-Added Tax Using a Supply and Use Framework
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- ISBN: 9789292705787
- Publication Date: May 2024
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Asian Economic Integration Report 2024
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- ISBN: 9789292706197
- Publication Date: May 2024
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America's Top-Rated Cities, Vol. 1 South, 2024
David Garoogian
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- ISBN: 9781637008256
- Publication Date: Apr 2024
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America's Top-Rated Cities, Vol. 2 West, 2024
David Garoogian
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- ISBN: 9781637008263
- Publication Date: Apr 2024
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America's Top-Rated Cities, Vol. 3 Central, 2024
David Garoogian
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- ISBN: 9781637008270
- Publication Date: Apr 2024
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America's Top-Rated Cities, Vol. 4 East, 2024
David Garoogian
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- ISBN: 9781637008287
- Publication Date: Apr 2024
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Secure and Intelligent IoT-Enabled Smart Cities
Sushil Kumar Singh
Smart cities are experiencing a rapid evolution. The integration of technologies such as 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and blockchain has ushered in transformative applications, enhancing the quality of urban life. However, this evolution comes with its own challenges, most notably in security and privacy. Secure and Intelligent IoT-Enabled Smart Cities addresses these concerns, exploring theoretical frameworks and empirical research findings. The book embarks on the foundational elements of the Internet of Things, delving into the convergence of IoT and smart city applications, elucidating the layered architecture of IoT, and highlighting the security issues inherent in IoT-enabled Smart Cities. This book pinpoints the challenges smart city infrastructures face and offers innovative and pragmatic solutions to fortify their security. This book targets professionals and researchers immersed in the dynamic field of secure and intelligent environments within IoT-enabled smart city applications. It is a valuable resource for executives grappling with the strategic implications of emerging technologies in smart healthcare, smart parking, smart manufacturing, smart transportation, and beyond.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9798369323731
- Publication Date: Apr 2024
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