Geographic Information Research

This edited collection explores global geographic information research across various disciplines, highlighting key issues and advancements in the field. Geographic Information Research presents rich insights.

The collection titled Geographic Information Research features a selection of peer-reviewed papers from the ESF European Science Foundation and NCGIA National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis Summer School. This edited volume showcases the global nature of geographic information research, emphasizing its interdisciplinary character. Contributors address a variety of issues, including conceptual, methodological, technical, ethical, and political dimensions of the field.

The book is organized around six key themes. Two of these themes focus on data integration, exploring topics such as geographic data infrastructures and the diffusion and implementation of GIS technologies. The other four themes delve into more technical and conceptual aspects, including generalization and paradigms, while also reflecting the application-driven side of GIS technology through discussions on spatial analysis and multimedia applications.

Each section begins with introductory chapters that highlight pivotal research issues, followed by in-depth explorations of these topics. The international collaboration among contributors enhances the richness of the discussions and findings presented in Geographic Information Research. By comparing results from various studies, the book not only sheds light on current challenges in GIS research but also offers promising avenues for future advancements in the field.