[livre] - W. J. CRAIG, T. M. HARRIS, D. WEINER - 2002 - Community Participation and Geographic Information Systems - CRC Press.
Rubrique :
SIG, Généralités / Usage des SIG
Description : Have you ever really considered how much effect information technology has on society throughout the world? Sadly, progress often places lower income and marginalised communities at a distinct disadvantage. This book 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 which reflect on public participation in GIS concepts, best practices, constraints and opportunities.
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and related technologies are beginning to have a significant impact on the communities. Information technology is considerably affecting society, often to the disadvantage of low-income communities. Yet there are numerous incidents in the US and around the world where communities have taken control of the technology and used it to their own advantage. Much of this book is a presentation of detailed case studies; it provides models that can be replicated by other communities, which reflect on public participation in GIS concepts, best practices, and constraints and opportunities.
