{"product_id":"9781589487413","title":"The Geography of Hope","description":"Author: David Yarnold\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781589487413\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: ESRI\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 08 Jan 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 276\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Prague to Berkeley to Nairobi to Kyiv, The Geography of Hope tells the stories of optimists who map the world to a better future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Geography of Hope introduces readers to people who are changing the world, using \"the most important technology you've probably never heard of.\" Nine topical stories include radical AI-driven changes in national intelligence, more transparent policing, a father-daughter duo fighting for fair elections, protecting democracy in Eastern Europe, removing deadly explosives across the world after conflicts, and how we can improve K-12 education. This book puts human faces to geographic information system (GIS) mapping and technology in a real-world way that hasn't been done before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormer National Audubon Society CEO and award-winning writer and photographer David Yarnold traveled the world to tell new stories: how GIS is helping to create \"conservation for and by Africans\" to meet the challenges of climate change and threats to wildlife; and how well-known businesses around the world are becoming more profitable through their use of GIS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYarnold reveals the GIS all around us in a non-technical way with relatable stories of families, leadership, and collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational Geographic-quality full-color photos and illustrations throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayperson's explanation of GIS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine compelling events-driven stories of diverse optimists and achievers who are making a difference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830056374430,"sku":"ADS-9781589487413","price":69.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781589487413.jpg?v=1778559530","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781589487413","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}