Urbanimmunology: Rethinking Cities and Society through Immunological Principles (Urban Sustainability)

This book presents a groundbreaking theoretical framework for urban and societal development, focusing on resilience, adaptability, and proactive responses as key principles for shaping cities and society of the future. Urbanimmunology introduces a fresh and revolutionary perspective on how we view and design cities and society, reimagining them as dynamic, self-regulating systems inspired by the human immune system. By challenging traditional urban planning, Urbanimmunology offers new, forward-thinking ideas that tackle the complex challenges cities and society face today.

In a world where environmental, social, and technological disruptions are increasingly common, Urbanimmunology provides a transformative vision for urban and societal life. It explores how cities and society can evolve, adapt, and self-organize to tackle global challenges, using principles inspired by the immune system as a guide. The book spans a broad range of interconnected topics, including energy systems, transportation, underground infrastructure, disaster management, health, tourism, and border town development. It highlights how urban and societal systems can evolve to enhance the quality of life and social well-being for all residents.

From sustainable energy solutions to innovative approaches in disaster resilience, health, and quality of life, Urbanimmunology pushes the boundaries of how we think about urban and societal governance. This book offers new ways to rethink transport systems, urban infrastructure, cross-border development, and even the integration of tourism with health and the economy. These groundbreaking ideas provide a roadmap for cities and society that are not only sustainable but also resilient, adaptable, and focused on improving social well-being and quality of life for their inhabitants.

Junyi Zhang is a professor at the School of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing, China. Prior to returning to his home country, he spent over 30 years working and living in Japan. His expertise lies in interdisciplinary research spanning transportation, urban and regional planning, environment, energy, tourism, and public health, with a particular focus on human behavior and systems approaches. He has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed papers, published in prestigious journals such as Sustainable Cities and Society, Energy Policy, Energy, Transportation, Transportation Research Part A/B/C/D/E, Journal of Transport Geography, Transportmetrica, Travel Behavior and Society, Science of the Total Environment, Climate Change, Natural Hazards, Environment and Planning B, Tourism Management, Annals of Tourism Research, Journal of Sustainable Tourism, and several Nature sub-journals. Professor Zhang has also served as a reviewer for numerous SCI/SSCI journals and as an editorial board member or associate editor for over ten internationally recognized journals.