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The contributors to this edited collection demonstrate that
geographic information research is truly global in character,
cutting across a wide range of disciplines and addressing
conceptual, methodological, technical, ethical and political issues
alike. Of the six themes, two are broadly concerned with data
integration (geographic data infrastructures, GIS diffusion and
implementation); two are more technical and conceptual in nature
(generalisation, concepts and paradigms), and two reflect to a
larger extent the application-driven nature of GIS technology
(spatial analysis and multimedia). Each section is introduced by
chapters highlighting the key research issues. Further chapters
explore these issues in greater depth, and benefit from the
international collaboration. Through the comparison of results
included in this book, the prospects for advancing the field and
addressing the challenges of GIS research are greatly improved.
This third book in the GISDATA series focuses on the widespread use
of geographical information systems GIS in European local
government. The editors include a wide range of applications
carried out by different professional groups, and offer the
opportunity of studying the extent to which diffusion of
innovations like GIS are sensitive to national issues such as
cultural context, institutional setup and the availability of
data.; The book answers key questions such as: what can be learnt
from research on organizational behaviour in relation to
technological innovation?; what are the classical features of the
GIS diffusion process?; to what extent is the adoption and
utilization of GIS facilitated - or impeded - by the organizational
culture within which it takes place?; and what mechanisms can be
applied to enhance the diffusion of GIS? The book covers aspects of
diffusion in the following European countries: UK, France, Italy,
Poland, Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, Greece and Portugal.
Significant advances in the evaluation and use of geographic
information have had a major effect on key elements of public
health. Strides in mapping technology as well as the availability
and accuracy of health information enable public health
practitioners to link and analyze data in new ways at
international, regional, and even street levels. This geographical
perspective generates new approaches in the study of communicable
disease control, environmental health protection, health needs
assessment, planning and policy, operational public health
management, and many other areas. GIS in Public Health Practice
includes contributions from the leading researchers in the field
who participated in the First European Conference on Geographic
Information Sciences and Public Health. This event promoted the use
of GIS within the realm of public health. Specifically selected and
expanded contributions illustrate particular areas of application
and address issues of major importance. Many of the chapters have a
UK or European focus, but examine issues, principles, and methods
that are relevant worldwide. GIS in Public Health Practice is the
first book to treat GIS as more than a mere technology. It
recognizes GIS as a science that encompasses the development and
application of scientific methods toward solving societal problems,
an emerging facet of public health research and practice. This
compilation is beneficial to all practitioners and researchers with
an interest in public health.
Significant advances in the evaluation and use of geographic
information have had a major effect on key elements of public
health. Strides in mapping technology as well as the availability
and accuracy of health information enable public health
practitioners to link and analyze data in new ways at
international, regional, and even street levels. This geographical
perspective generates new approaches in the study of communicable
disease control, environmental health protection, health needs
assessment, planning and policy, operational public health
management, and many other areas. GIS in Public Health Practice
includes contributions from the leading researchers in the field
who participated in the First European Conference on Geographic
Information Sciences and Public Health. This event promoted the use
of GIS within the realm of public health. Specifically selected and
expanded contributions illustrate particular areas of application
and address issues of major importance. Many of the chapters have a
UK or European focus, but examine issues, principles, and methods
that are relevant worldwide. GIS in Public Health Practice is the
first book to treat GIS as more than a mere technology. It
recognizes GIS as a science that encompasses the development and
application of scientific methods toward solving societal problems,
an emerging facet of public health research and practice. This
compilation is beneficial to all practitioners and researchers with
an interest in public health.
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