{"title":"Series: Mapping the Nation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMapping the Nation\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a diverse exploration of ideas that shape our understanding of the world, from incisive perspectives on philosophy, psychology, and economics to engaging journeys through history and culture. Each title invites readers to delve into compelling subjects with clarity and insight, whether uncovering innovative business strategies, examining historical narratives, or navigating contemporary social themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful collection that spans from practical guides on health, finance, and technology to imaginative storytelling and travel narratives. This series reflects a broad intellectual landscape, appealing to curious minds eager to connect across disciplines and discover new ways of interpreting the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mapping-the-nation-9781589487154","title":"Mapping the Nation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMapping the Nation: Navigating Complex Challenges\u003c\/i\u003e continues the pattern of annual national mapping books from Esri that highlight inspiring GIS work by the public sector. This year, this book focuses on the many ways GIS can help governments face challenges in multiple, specific areas, such as public safety and population growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese stories highlight how GIS was applied to understand and address various challenges and how the public sector uses GIS to serve all people. \u003ci\u003eMapping the Nation: Navigating Complex Challenges\u003c\/i\u003e details how GIS helps gather details about people and place to assist in understanding the issue and making decisions. These stories provide a sample of the work of thousands of public sector professionals around the world who are using GIS to navigate this new territory. They detail how governments at a local, national, and global scale turn to GIS for addressing their challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGovernments have applied GIS to all manner of challenges. Many states and localities used their understanding of their workers and businesses to forecast and address economic hardship, and to plan for contingencies and recovery. Cities across the country have used GIS to examine and understand who they serve—and who they leave out—to adjust budgets to address inequities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this time of crisis, we have seen the value of a societal GIS with governments embracing it from the point of seeing details on a dashboard to the delivery of assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455622201580,"sku":"9781589487154","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/917EX8XW51L._SL1500.jpg?v=1774788847"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-mapping-the-nation.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}