Rubrique :
SIG, Généralités / Mise en place
Description : This book seeks to shed further light on the organizational and social dimensions of GIS using both a theoretical and practical multidisciplinary approach. It provides a broad and historical perspective on the developments of the geographic information society and on its connection with the field of information technology, in order to highlight the issues and problems associated with the implementation, diffusion and social use of GIS in organizations. The reader is invited to explore various organizational and social contexts of GIS implementation, from a thematic perspective of consultation and participation, related to different geographic and cultural fields (Europe, USA, Canada, etc.). Preface by Mike Goodchild, University of California at Santa-Barbara, USA.