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Community Participation and Geographical Information Systems

Daniel Weiner editor William J Craig editor Trevor M Harris editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:4th Apr '02

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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.

"[This book] … presents a number of case studies that should enhance planning scenarios and contribute to ongoing debates on public participation GIS (PPGIS). This volume makes specific contributions to social applications of GIScience … [The] authors raise important questions about the goals of PPGIS as well as the processes of participation … . "
- The Professional Geographer, 2004

ISBN: 9780415237529

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 825g

416 pages