Book DescriptionThis volume examines the drivers that are necessary to ensure that real business benefits are delivered from the improved availability of geographic information The Introduction covers the emergence of Geographic Information Management (GIM) and GIS in local government and explains why they are important Part 2 explains ожитю 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 of the use of technology by local UK authorities Part 4 looks forward to the prospects and challenges for further GIM by local governments.  Challen2004 г 248 стр ISBN 0748409351.