Geographic Information Management in Local Government - Couverture rigide

Gilfoyle, Ian; Thorpe, Peter

 
9780748409358: Geographic Information Management in Local Government
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0748409351 ISBN 13 : 9780748409358
Editeur : Taylor & Francis Inc, 2004

Synopsis

As early pioneers in the use of digital geographic data, many local governments in the UK were ahead of their counterparts in central government and the private sector in the application of GIS technology. To meet current challenges, local authorities must coordinate the latest technology with effective information management strategies, human and cultural issues, and organizational structures and processes. Geographic Information Management in Local Government examines the factors that are necessary to ensure that real benefits are delivered from the improved availability of geographic information.

Written by two practitioners with extensive government experience, this four-part book examines supporting technology, the data that fuels it, and the human factors that help or hinder successful GIS implementation. Exploring the history of geographic information management in local government, this volume offers a pragmatic overview of the subject and what local authorities need to do in order to be successful.

The Introduction covers the emergence of Geographic Information Management (GIM) and GIS in local government and explains why they are important. Part 2 explains the key elements of human and organizational issues, data, the technology toolbox, GIS selection and implementation, and coordinating mechanisms. Part 3 provides in-depth analyses of nine case studies on the use of technology by local UK authorities. Part 4 looks forward to the prospects and challenges for further GIM by local governments.

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À propos de l?auteur

Gilfoyle, Ian; Thorpe, Peter

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Éditeur
Taylor & Francis Inc
Date d'édition
2004
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0748409351
ISBN 13 
9780748409358
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
272
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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ISBN 10 :  0367394197 ISBN 13 :  9780367394196
Editeur : CRC Press, 2019
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