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The origins of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be traced back to the late 1960s. Since their inception the technology has grown in both complexity (with increased and cheaper computing power) and popularity (partly linked to the growth in the availability of digital datasets). This growth in usage can also be related to the application of GIS in assessing environmental concerns.
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Cinderby, S. (2007). How Communities Can Use Geographical Information Systems. In: Clay, C.J., Madden, M., Potts, L. (eds) Towards Understanding Community. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230590403_15
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