Tribal GIS : supporting Native American decision-making

Book

Tribal GIS : supporting Native American decision-making / editors, Anne Taylor, David Gadsden, Joseph J. Kerski, Heather Guglielmo.

Taylor, Anne, 1961- (editor.). Gadsen, David, (editor). Kerski, Joseph J., (editor.). Guglielmo, Heather, (editor).

Summary:

In this new edition, tribal leaders tell their stories about implementing and using geographic information systems (GIS) to address their unique challenges as sovereign nations. This book covers applications in natural resources and the environment, health, education, public safety, and agriculture with an all new chapter on using ArcGIS Pro.

Record details

ISBN: 1589485033
ISBN: 9781589485037
Physical Description: 214 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm
Edition: 2nd edition
Publisher: Redlands, California : Esri Press, 2017.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:: Foreword by Jack Dangermond -- Preface -- Map of contributors -- Chapter 1. Managing tribal resources and protecting the environment -- Chapter 2. Moving ahead in transportation -- Chapter 3. Preserving tribal culture and history -- Chapter 4. Economic development on tribal lands -- Chapter 5. Creating healthy communities -- Chapter 6. Connecting communities through primary, secondary, and informal education -- Chapter 7. Building career pathways through higher education -- Chapter 8. Fostering sustainable tribal agriculture and rangelands -- Chapter 9. Ensuring tribal safety -- Chapter 10. Supporting the tribal enterprise -- Chapter 11. New applications of GIS.