INTRODUCTION: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

INTRODUCTION: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

The purpose of this special issue is to highlight the myriad of applications of geographic information systems within the social sciences. As access to geospatial technologies continues to increase, we are seeing new forms of research that highlight how different approaches to spatial analysis can a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Humboldt journal of social relations 2019-05 (41), p.4-5
Hauptverfasser: Cortes-Rincon, Marisol, Perdue, Nicholas
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Geographic information systems
Information technology
Social sciences
Social systems
Spatial analysis
Urban policy
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Zusammenfassung:The purpose of this special issue is to highlight the myriad of applications of geographic information systems within the social sciences. As access to geospatial technologies continues to increase, we are seeing new forms of research that highlight how different approaches to spatial analysis can answer complex questions on topics ranging from contemporary urban policy to ancient civilizations.
ISSN:0160-4341