Discover the transformative insights of *Geomedia*, a critical exploration of the evolving power dynamics within urban public spaces. This essential read, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2016, analyzes how modern cities, increasingly influenced by ubiquitous digital networks, enable an integration of place-specific data and real-time feedback loops. With 160 pages of thought-provoking content, the book delves deep into the everyday experiences shaped by emerging technologies, urging readers to envision new collaborative practices reminiscent of those found in art and online cultures. By probing the relationship between citizens and consumers, it poses vital questions about *the right to the city* amidst the complexities of today's networked environments. McQuire's analysis is not just theoretical; it includes compelling case studies that highlight the tensions between communication and surveillance, participation and control. Whether you’re an urban studies scholar, a cultural analyst, or just someone intrigued by the future of our cities, this book will inspire you to think critically about the public spaces we inhabit. Perfect for anyone looking to better understand the intersection of technology, culture, and urban life. Note: Shipping for this item is free, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Please be aware that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Get your copy of this brand new edition today and join the discussion on the future of urban public spaces and interactions.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745660769
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 160


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Geomedia offers critical analysis of the new possibilities and power relations emerging in the public space of contemporary cities. As ubiquitous digital networks enable embedded and mobile devices to integrate place-specific data with real-time feedback circuits, everyday experience of public space has become subject to new demands. Looking beyond debates framed by the dominance of surveillance and spectacle, McQuire asks: how might the kind of collaborative practices that have flourished in art and online cultures be translated into urban space?


In the urban crisis of the 1960s, Henri Lefebvre argued that the capacity for a city™s inhabitants to actively appropriate the time and space of their surroundings was a critical dimension of modern democracy. What does it mean to speak of ˜the right to the city™ in the context of the networked city? Addressing this question through a series of case studies, this cutting-edge text highlights the tensions between citizen and consumer, communication and surveillance, participation and control, which define contemporary struggles over public space.