Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables List of Abbreviations Abstract Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Background of study 1.2 Aim and objectives 1.3 Research questions 1.4 Research scope and statement 1.5 Originality and limitation 1.6 Structure of the book Chapter 2 Literature Review 2.1 The definition of smart cities 2.2 The dimensions of a smart city 2.3 Technologies associated with smart cities 2.4 Needs for the development of smart cities in China 2.5 The challenges and opportunities for developing smart cities in China 2.6 The relevant cases in the development of smart cities in China 2.7 Summary of Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Research Methodology 3.1 An overview of the research process 3.2 Research design Chapter 4 Data Collection 4.1 The collection of primary data 4.2 The collection of secondary data Chapter 5 Primary Data Analysis 5.1 The techniques of data analysis 5.2 Analysis of questionnaire Chapter 6 Discussion 6.1 The concept of smart cities 6.2 The elements of smart cities 6.3 Technologies associated with smart cities 6.4 The need for the development of smart cities 6.5 The challenges and opportunities 6.6 The smart city projects 6.7 Successful factors for developing smart cities Chapter 7 Conclusion and Recommendation 7.1 The definition of smart cities 7.2 The need for the development of smart cities 7.3 The challenges and opportunities in Chinese smart cities 7.4 The successful factors for smart cities in the Chinese context 7.5 Recommendations for further expansion Reflection References Appendices Appendix 1 Open-Ended and Close–Ended Questions for Questionnaire Appendix 2 The Related Policies with Smart Cities in China Appendix 3 Samples of Raw Data from NVivo Appendix 4 Ethical Approval
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