Written By A Leading Scholar Of Public Information Systems, Public Information Technology And E-Governance Is A Comprehensive, Well-Balanced And Up-To-Date Resource On Public Information Technology And E-Government. Based On Thousands Of Academic And Practitioner Studies And Reports, This Book Provides Policy Information On E-Democracy, Access Issues, Privacy, Security, Regulatory, Enforcement And Taxation Issues, As Well As Management Information On Business Plans, Public-Private Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Implementation Factors, And Evaluation. An Excellent Text...

The techniques of analytic mapping and of geographic information systems (GIS) have become increasingly important tools for analyzing census, crime, environmental and consumer data. The authors of this significant volume discuss data access, transformation and preparation issues, and how to select the appropriate analytic graphics techniques through a review of various GIS and common data sources, such as census products, TIGER files, and CD-ROM access. They describe each procedure, review its assumptions and requirements and provide illustrative output for sample data using selected...

This work covers the quantitative research process - framing analytical questions, developing a comprehensive outline, providing a roadmap for the reader, and accessing computer and programme tools.

Written by noted academics and public administration practitioners, this book addresses general policy and administrative issues in this arena as well as the information technology skills needed by public managers.

E-government has emerged not merely as a specialization in public administration but as a transformative force affecting all leaves and functions in government. Digital Government: Principles and Best Practices, written by a collection of practitioners and researchers, provides an overview of the management challenges and issues involved in seeking a new form of governance - digital government.

The nature of governance is rapidly changing, due to new technologies which expand public sector capabilities. Modern Public Information Technology Systems: Issues and Challenges examines the most important dimensions of managing information technology in the public sector. It explores the impact of information technology on governmental accountability and distribution of power, the implications of privatization as an IT business model, and the global governance of information technology. Modern Public Information Technology Systems: Issues and Challenges provides a fresh look at the...

This book provides the first accessible introduction to neural network analysis as a methodological strategy for social scientists. The author details numerous studies and examples which illustrate the advantages of neural network analysis over other quantitative and modelling methods in widespread use. Methods are presented in an accessible style.

This work presents neural network analysis to the social scientist without a background in computer science. Studies and examples illustrate the advantages of neural network analysis over other procedures in use amongst social scientists.

An introduction to the concepts, assumptions, and practical implementation procedures involved in common types of projects based on hierarchical linear modelling, multilevel modelling, or linear mixed modelling.