Description:
From Prague to Berkeley to Nairobi to Kyiv, The Geography of Hope tells the stories of optimists who map the world and make it a better place.
Brief description:
David Yarnold led a GIS-fueled turnaround at the National Audubon Society, helped Environmental Defense Fund teach China how to do carbon trading, and was executive editor at the San Jose Mercury News. He's a Pulitzer Prize-winning editor, a Pulitzer finalist for editorial writing, and an award-winning photojournalist and designer.
Review Quotes:
"The Geography of Hope is a masterclass in storytelling, weaving
together complex technology and human narratives to illustrate how GIS is
quietly shaping the world around us....The book's strength lies in its ability to
make the technical aspects of GIS accessible to a general audience without
sacrificing depth. Another compelling aspect is the optimism that runs through.
Yarnold introduces us to a community of innovators and visionaries who see the
world's challenges as opportunities for growth and improvement. The
Geography of Hope argues that, when used responsibly, technology can
be a force for good, capable of creating fairer, healthier, and more
sustainable societies."
Anusuya Datta, Geo Week News