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Area of Science:

  • Urban studies
  • Complex systems science
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Cities have evolved alongside human civilization since the Neolithic revolution.
  • Urban agglomeration drives economic, innovative, and socio-cultural advancements.
  • The study of urban systems encompasses diverse fields like demography, economics, and public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an introductory overview of city science.
  • To highlight the quantitative approach enabled by recent technological advancements.
  • To serve as an introduction to the 'Cities as Complex Systems' collection.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizes a non-systematic review approach.
  • Focuses on introducing key aspects of urban systems.
  • Leverages data from communication and information technologies.

Main Results:

  • Cities are complex systems with numerous interconnected aspects.
  • Technological advancements facilitate quantitative analysis of urban phenomena.
  • Diverse datasets are available for studying urban dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • City science offers a framework for understanding urban complexity.
  • Further quantitative research is essential for addressing urban challenges.
  • This work serves as a gateway to deeper exploration of urban systems.