This book by Dr. Nick Valcik and his colleagues outlines how GIS information is being used every day to help the public sector to save money, be more effective, to allow citizens to get answers without having to speak to a public servant, and to facilitate community engagement. The authors have clearly demonstrated that GIS Systems help public sector entities to help themselves and the people they serve. Teodoro Benavides
The edited book brings top researchers in the field of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) to discuss the importance and implications of this powerful tool, and its usage in the public and nonprofit sectors. The text fills a much-needed gap in public administration where GIS is not discussed regularly in classrooms, mainly due to the lack of expertise and availability of a good textbook. The topics in this text range from the usage of GIS in decision-making on issues of public health to hazard analysis, environment, public education, service delivery for nonprofits, and effective running of local governments. The interdisciplinary nature of this book makes it an excellent resource for scholars and practitioners of GIS, policymaking, urban planning, and public and nonprofit management. Meghna Sabharwal, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA
