Edited by Sara Yurman, GISP
Databases are the engines for geographic information systems (GIS), a preoccupation for GIS practitioners at all levels. Data Driven compiles papers that report on database success, failure and recovery. This collection of papers highlights each phase of the database lifecycle: design, creation, quality control, implementation, maintenance, re-engineering. This book is designed to help with questions such as:
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By David R. Green and Stephen D. King
Edited by Stephen Gillespie, Ph. D.
By far, the most frequently asked question received at URISA Headquarters concerns the benefits of geographic information systems (GIS). Based on this, the URISA Publications Committee sought to collect the most relevant and important articles in this area and to assemble them into this collection.

URISA is the founding member of the GIS Certification Institute, the organization that administers professional certification for the field and is dedicated to advancing the industry.
Whether you are a student, employed by a municipality, teach at a university, or own your own consulting firm, there is a URISA membership category for you!
