| Community Participation and Geographical Information Systems Contributor(s): Craig, William J. (Editor), Harris, Trevor M. (Editor), Weiner, Daniel (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415237521 ISBN-13: 9780415237529 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $209.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2002 Annotation: Have you ever considered how much effect information technology has on society throughout the world? Progress often places lower income and marginalized communities at a distinct disadvantage. Community Participation and Geographic Information Systems, offers a detailed look at numerousexamples around the world where communities have actually taken control of the technology and used it to their advantage. This is presented in the form of case studies and models such as Philadelphia's neighborhoods, the Atlanta Project, and neighborhood revitalization in Minneapolis, reflecting public participation in GIS concepts, best practices, constraints, and opportunities. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography - Technology & Engineering | Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General |
| Dewey: 910.285 |
| LCCN: 2001053008 |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.92" W x 8.92" (1.82 lbs) 416 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Have you ever considered how much effect information technology has on society throughout the world? Progress often places lower income and marginalized communities at a distinct disadvantage. Community Participation and Geographic Information Systems, however, offers a detailed look at numerous incidences around the world where communities have actually taken control of the technology and really used it to their advantage. This is presented in the form of case studies and models such as Philadelphia's neighborhoods, the Atlanta Project, and neighborhood revitalization in Minneapolis, reflect on public participation in GIS concepts, best practices, constraints and opportunities. |