Integrated Urban Environment Management and Resilience - From the Contemporary City to Sustainable Urbanity

The city is a complex system influenced by social relations, technical developments, and economic factors. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to understand its adaptation to difficulties, including morpho-sociological, geographical, economic, and sociological perspectives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2022
Publisher: ISTE Ltd

The city emerges as a remarkable artifact, a meticulously crafted and homogeneous technical ensemble, but it also represents a profound manifestation of spatiality, a privileged realm where diverse social relations have unfolded throughout history. This multifaceted urban landscape, traversed by a multitude of social identities and their inherent contradictions, exerts a direct influence on them and serves as a privileged conduit for their expression. By integrating technical advancements articulated through a multidisciplinary lens into the lived social realm, we gain valuable insights into the nature of cities and their remarkable capacity to adapt to the challenges they encounter.

In order to enhance our understanding of the city and its dynamic nature, we propose a comprehensive morpho-sociological approach. This approach provides a vivid portrayal of the current state of the city and the underlying factors that shape its production. It also delves into the geographical dimensions, addressing issues related to development, resource distribution, and the equitable sharing of urban spaces. Moreover, the economic approach takes center stage, highlighting the specific modalities associated with a particular development model. Through this lens, urban composition emerges as a crucial solution to the pressing problems of sustainable urban development.

Lastly, when confronted with the profound effects of the increasingly dominant digital world, the sociological approach assumes paramount importance. It explores the ways in which digital technologies have reshaped social interactions, cultural norms, and urban experiences, ultimately shaping the very fabric of cities. By adopting a multi-faceted and interdisciplinary approach, we gain a deeper appreciation for the complex tapestry of urban life, enabling us to navigate the rapidly evolving urban landscape with greater wisdom and insight.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 10 x 10 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789450774