{"product_id":"synchronizing-science-and-technology-with-ralf-brand-9781844072477","title":"Synchronizing Science and Technology with Human Behaviour","description":"\u003cp\u003e�A rare achievement, one of the first books to link technological and behavioural change to the sustainability agenda� \u003cbr\u003eCharles Landry, author of The Creative City\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e�Any course interested in sustainable development in practice would benefit from the case studies here� \u003cbr\u003eDr Adrian Smith, SPRU Science and Technology Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex, UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo disjointed voices can be identified in the prevailing sustainability discourse: one technology-focused, the other favouring behavioural solutions. This new, practical text bridges the gap in a 'co-evolutionary' framework, enabling more sustainable policies and projects to be developed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArguing that technical and social realms are much more connected than most people concerned with sustainability tend to admit, the author has developed an innovative and integrated strategy that encourages planners, architects and politicians to work with end-users in 'co-designing' technologies and infrastructures that make socially desired behaviours more attractive. Having explained the nature of the problem, the author outlines key concepts and shared characteristics of co-evolutionary projects and anticipates possible criticisms. Through detailed analysis and diverse case studies, the reader is presented with a clear picture of a more holistic approach to planning sustainable cities and regions, which will be invaluable for students and professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis will be an invaluable textbook and planning tool suitable for students of science and technology studies (STS), regional policy and planning, and practitioners including city and regional planners, policy makers and consultants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ralf Brand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1844072479\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781844072477\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.18w x 0.41d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2007 pg. 109","brand":"Ralf Brand","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48113737367807,"sku":"9781844072477","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_50f40079-5088-43e4-872a-a1c1534e1d9d.jpg?v=1769616985","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/synchronizing-science-and-technology-with-ralf-brand-9781844072477","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}