Bøger i McGill-Queen's Studies in Urban Governance serien

Innovative technologies promise a brave new world of convenience and cost effectiveness - powered by cameras that monitor our movements, sensors that line our streets, and algorithms that determine our resource allocation - but at what cost? The first collection of its kind, this groundbreaking volume brings together social, economic, and cultural insights to enhance our understanding of the ongoing technological upheaval in cities around the world.

Examining how transportation policy is not only shaped by global aspirations and local anxieties but directly linked to the successes and challenges faced by Canada's biggest cities.

A timely exploration of the untapped potential for local democracy.

Are municipal governments democratic simply because they are elected?