The Social Implications of Geographic Information Systems
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The Social Implications of Geographic Information Systems
Book Details
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Author: John Pickles
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Publisher: Rawat Publications
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Language: English
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Binding: Hardcover
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Pages: 264
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ISBN: 8170339596
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Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
About the Book
"The Social Implications of Geographic Information Systems" is a pioneering work that explicitly addresses the role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) within a social context. As advanced computing techniques and enhanced imaging transform the ways planners, geographers, and surveyors understand and visualize places, regions, and people, this book explores the deeper social and political dimensions of GIS technology.
The book compiles essays from leading scholars in the field, who examine how the practices of GIS users reflect the material and political interests of different groups. The impact of GIS technologies on the discipline of geography is also discussed, alongside the role of GIS within the larger framework of free-market capitalism and societal changes. This collection of thought-provoking essays challenges readers to rethink the traditional views of GIS and opens up a critical debate on its implications.
About the Author
John Pickles is a distinguished scholar in the Department of Geography and the Committee on Social Theory at the University of Kentucky, Lexington. His work focuses on the social and cultural implications of geographic technologies and he has made significant contributions to the field of GIS and social theory.
