A comparative case study was designed to assess the consequences of implementing a
particular geographic information system (GIS) in two neighboring county government …

GIS has emerged as an elitist, anti‐democratic technology by virtue of its technological
complexity and cost. The question of democratizing this technology has been addressed in …

An interpretive approach was applied to understand the social meanings of Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) being implemented in two local government agencies in the …

Geographic information systems (GIS) and related technologies have been implemented for
many purposes in local governments. Based on experience with other innovations …

Geographic information systems have the potential to aid planning functions in both data
processing and decision making. Because the incorporation of GIS technology into local …

Geographic information systems have finally arrived in state and local governments and,
with them, an extraordinary opportunity for planning. Many groups with differing agendas are …

This book is based on the premise that research necessary to advance the utility of
geographic informatior. systems must extend far beyond concerns with technical issues. The …

Now in a fully revised and expanded second edition, this widely adopted text and practical
reference addresses all aspects of developing and using geographic information systems …

This book provides a concise and practical introduction to the use of geographic information
systems (GIS). GIS principles are presented with examples that demonstrate the wide range …

The purpose of this paper is threefold. First, using a participatory research design, it attempts
to contribute to a better understanding of the problems neighborhood groups face in …