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Written by an internationally recognized team, it describes the nature of the Postcode and its orginal purpose in delivery of the mail with comparisons made between the U.S., U.K. and European countries. Discusses the tools used for coping with and exploiting Postcode-based data, covering both hardware and software, especially Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and simpler mapping applications. Deals with the non-postal uses of the Postcode such as in the Population Census, marketing firms, health service, education, town planning, police and emergency services. Also looks to the future by reviewing what is likely to happen as Postcode use expands. Includes numerous examples and illustrative materials.
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