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Publication Date: 1998
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Geographic Information Systems: A Tool for Rural Community Research.
Dewees, Sarah; Collins, Timothy
Southern Rural Sociology, v14 p1-17 1998
Describes the use of geographic information systems (GIS) by a "local learning team" to map socioeconomic patterns in Jackson County, Kentucky, and to evaluate the distribution of local funding and the geographic equity of representation related to the Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community program. Discusses advantages and disadvantages to using GIS in participatory citizen research. (Contains 24 references.) (SV)
Descriptors: Community Study, Data Analysis, Information Systems, Participatory Research, Program Evaluation, Rural Areas, Training
Southern Rural Sociology, c/o Dr. Dorothy Jenkins, School of Landscape Architecture, 302 New Design Bldg., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 (annual subscription $25.00; back issues $5.00 each).
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kentucky
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