Spatial Data Infrastructures in Context

North and South

Inbunden, Engelska, 2011

AvZorica Nedovic-Budic,Joep Crompvoets,Yola Georgiadou,Belgium) Crompvoets, Joep (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

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In the wake of the so-called information technology revolution, many stakeholders from the public and private sectors (including citizens) have indeed grown accustomed to the promise and usability of spatial data infrastructures (SDI) for data access, use, and sharing. With contributions from international experts, this book presents cutting edge Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) research on information technology, systems, and infrastructures that is theoretically-based and empirically supported. It examines the complexities involved in the establishments of SDIs in the Northern and Southern hemispheres and use of SDIs in a variety of cultural, societal, and institutional contexts. The focus is on urban and regional levels where socio-economic and environmental sustainability is realized.

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Utgivningsdatum2011-04-05
Mått156 x 234 x 22 mm
Vikt544 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor288
FörlagTaylor & Francis Inc
ISBN9781439828021

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This interesting book collects essays by established academics and early career scientists ... [Chapter 5] is one of my favourite chapters in the book and I found the theoretical framework really helpful to explain behaviours present all over the world. ... Chapter 8 ... is definitively another highlight.... [T]his fascinating chapter sheds light onto the real-world practice of information making ... The editors make a strong case for devoting more energy to understand the local, and the multiple rationalities in a socio-technical framework rather than using the architectural blueprint approach to develop an SDI. ... A good book, worth buying. —Max Craglia, in International Journal of Geographical Information Science, Dec 2011

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