The Geography of Hope
Real Life Stories of Optimists Mapping a Better World
Format:Paperback
Publisher:ESRI Press
Published:14th Nov '24
Should be back in stock very soon
From Prague to Berkeley to Nairobi to Kyiv, The Geography of Hope tells the stories of optimists who map the world to a better future.
The Geography of Hope introduces readers to people who are changing the world, using “the most important technology you’ve probably never heard of.” Nine topical stories include radical AI-driven changes in national intelligence, more transparent policing, a father-daughter duo fighting for fair elections, protecting democracy in Eastern Europe, removing deadly explosives across the world after conflicts, and how we can improve K-12 education. This book puts human faces to geographic information system (GIS) mapping and technology in a real-world way that hasn’t been done before.
Former National Audubon Society CEO and award-winning writer and photographer David Yarnold traveled the world to tell new stories: how GIS is helping to create “conservation for and by Africans” to meet the challenges of climate change and threats to wildlife; and how well-known businesses around the world are becoming more profitable through their use of GIS.
Yarnold reveals the GIS all around us in a non-technical way with relatable stories of families, leadership, and collaboration.
- National Geographic-quality full-color photos and illustrations throughout
- Layperson’s explanation of GIS
- Nine compelling events-driven stories of diverse optimists and achievers who are making a difference
“Understanding the health of our planet and its people is at the heart of being able to repair what’s broken… that’s the kind of storytelling David creates here, forging a path with GIS tools to improve lives, bottom lines, and communities.”
Susan Goldberg, former editor in chief of National Geographic Magazine, and current President and CEO of the WGBH, Boston
"The Geography of Hope is a wonderfully vivid, compelling, and humane description of the ways in which new geographic-information tools are helping people around the world address old problems and explore new opportunities.
--James Fallows, co-author of the best-seller 'Our Towns' and winner of the National Book Award for ‘National Defense’
“This is a must-read and an eye-opener for anyone who cares about the important issues that impact all of our communities.”
LaDoris H. Cordell, former Independent Police Auditor for the City of San Jose, and retired state court judge.
“This book is a sensitive collection that explores and gives validity to the constructive influence in all fields of all who embrace cartography.”
Richard Saul Wurman, TED founder, architect and designer
"The Geography of Hope is a masterclass in storytelling, weaving together complex technology and human narratives to illustrate how GIS is quietly shaping the world around us….The book’s strength lies in its ability to make the technical aspects of GIS accessible to a general audience without sacrificing depth. Another compelling aspect is the optimism that runs through. Yarnold introduces us to a community of innovators and visionaries who see the world’s challenges as opportunities for growth and improvement. The Geography of Hope argues that, when used responsibly, technology can be a force for good, capable of creating fairer, healthier, and more sustainable societies.”
Anusuya Datta, Geo Week News
ISBN: 9781589487413
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276 pages