Managing Geographic Information Systems

"....a vital source of information for developing the robust infrastructure that is essential if a GIS implementation is to reach....Mandatory reading for anyone, whether in the public, private, commercial or academic sector, considering jumping onto the GIS bandwagon!" --Gary J. Robinson in The Geographical Journal "...the authors have provided an overview of management concerns in using GIS and have been successful in accomplishing their goals. Someone without much background could easily read this book and come away with an understanding of some of the basic management questions associated with the adoption of GIS." --Robert G. Cromley, Professional Geographer "Especially recommended to those interested in teaching students how to set up a geographic information system." --Michael Curry, University of California, Los Angeles "In past years, I've researched this wide range of literature myself, and I wish this book had been around to save me the time. Now every GIS student and practitioner can pick up the basics in a few hours." --Rebecca Somers, President of Somers-St. Claire, GIS Management Consultants in Fairfax, Virginia. "This book is a wonderful summary of a wide range of literature on this important topic. It is necessary reading for anyone interested in understanding management issues in GIS." --William J. Craig, Ph.D, University of MinnesotaObermeyer, Nancy J. is the author of 'Managing Geographic Information Systems' with ISBN 9780898620054 and ISBN 0898620058.