GIS for development: A contradiction in terms?

被引:35
作者
Dunn, CE
Atkins, PJ
Townsend, JG
机构
[1] Department of Geography, University of Durham, Durham DH1 3LE, South Road
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D O I
10.1111/j.1475-4762.1997.tb00017.x
中图分类号
P9 [自然地理学]; K9 [地理];
学科分类号
0705 ; 070501 ;
摘要
Is it possible to make appropriate use of GIS for 'development' (here defined as change desirable for the poor) in countries where human and financial may be limited? We argue that it ic, anti should be taught, but that there are no quick fixes.
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页码:151 / 159
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