This volume presents a collection of research papers from the 4th National Conference on GIS Research held at the University of Kent at Canterbury in 1996. It explores advancements and applications within the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as understood at that time. The papers likely cover a range of topics from theoretical frameworks to practical implementations and case studies in GIS research.

As a collection of conference proceedings from 1996, this book offers a snapshot of GIS research at a specific point in time. The content is likely to be of interest to academics and practitioners specializing in GIS, spatial analysis, and related fields who are interested in the historical development of the discipline. Its value lies in documenting the state of knowledge and research priorities from that era.