Community Participation and Geographical Information Systems
- ISBN-10
- 0203469488
- ISBN-13
- 9780203469484
- Category
- Technology & Engineering
- Pages
- 416
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002-04-04
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Authors
- William J. Craig, Daniel Weiner, Trevor M. Harris
Description
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 ac
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