Decision Support Systems for Sustainable Development: A Resource Book of Methods and Applications [Hardcover]

Gregory E. Kersten (Editor), Zbigniew Mikolajuk (Editor), Anthony Gar-On Yeh (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0792385829 | ISBN-13: 978-0792385820 | Edition: 1st

In recent years, much work has been done in formulating and clarifying the concept of sustainable development and related theoretical and research issues. Now, the challenge has shifted to designing and stimulating processes of effective planning and decision-making, at all levels of human activity, in such a way as to achieve local and global sustainable development. Information technology can help a great deal in achieving sustainable development by providing well-designed and useful tools for decision makers. One such tool is the decision support system, or DSS. This book explores the area of DSS in the context of sustainable development. As DSS is a very new technique, especially in the developing world, this book will serve as a reference text, primarily for managers, government officials, and information professionals in developing countries. It covers the concept of sustainable development, defines DSS and how it can be used in the planning and management of sustainable development, and examines the state of the art in DSS use. Other interested readers will include students, teachers, and analysts in information sciences; DSS designers, developers, and implementors; and international development agencies.

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About the Author

Gregory Kersten is Director of the Centre for Computer Assisted Management, School of Business, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. Zbigniew Mikolajuk is a program specialist in information technology for Canada's International Development Research Centre. Anthony Gar-On Yeh is Assistant Director of the Centre for Urban Planning and Environmental Management, University of Hong Kong.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 440 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (September 30, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792385829
• ISBN-13: 978-0792385820
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,333,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars It is the book for IT managers and professionals, November 7, 1999

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This review is from: Decision Support Systems for Sustainable Development: A Resource Book of Methods and Applications (Hardcover)

This book covers a variety of areas related to Decision Support Systems, such as data mining and knowledge recovery. A must-read for IS professionals and a suggested reading for University students who wish to learn more about information technology.