The socialization of GIS

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Abstract

The 'socialization' of GIS describes the increased use of GIS to manage and disseminate data about people and their characteristics, interactions, and everyday concerns. I briefly summarize the technical, political, and institutional issues raised by the increasing socialization of GIS, including concerns about privacy and confidentiality, data dissemination and analysis, population diversity, and social power and influence. I discuss how the articles in this special issue address these issues and contribute to the progressive use of GIS in the social arena.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)51-53
Number of pages3
JournalCartographica
Volume39
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004

Keywords

  • GIS
  • Privacy
  • Social data

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Earth-Surface Processes

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