ABSTRACT

Although much has been written on evidence-based policy making, this is the first volume to address the potential of GIS in this arena. GIS and Evidence-Based Policy Making covers the development of new methodological approaches, emphasizing the identification of spatial patterns in social phenomena. It examines organizational issues, including the

part |2 pages

Part I: Collecting Evidence

chapter |16 pages

Section I Data Issues

chapter 3|26 pages

Geodemographics

chapter |26 pages

Section II Methodological Advances

part |2 pages

Part II: Making Policy

chapter |20 pages

Section I Engaging with Policy-Makers

chapter |18 pages

Section II Engaging with the Public