Describe the Functions and Business Value of GIS and Geocoding

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Essay

Describe the functions and business value of GIS and geocoding.

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Definitions:

Anomie

A state or condition of society characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, leading to alienation and disorientation.

Durkheim's Approach

Centers on the study of societal structures and the function of social norms in maintaining cohesion and order in society, devised by sociologist Émile Durkheim.

Modern Society

Societies characterized by significant technological advancement, urbanization, complex social structures, and secular governance, typically emerging after the Industrial Revolution.

Fear-Gender Paradox

The phenomenon whereby women experience higher rates of fear of being victimized even though men are more likely to be victims of crime.