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Geographic Information Systems and Science is unique in several ways. It presents comprehensive treatments of:
Contents
The book begins by developing the themes of GI Systems and GI Science, and illustrates the practical value of GIS through real case studies. The major parts then consider:
This book is suitable for 2nd/3rd year undergraduates taking courses in GIS within departments of Geography, Environmental Science, Forestry, Business Studies and Economics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Planning, and Archaeology. It is also suitable as a foundation course taught in M.Sc. and other higher degree programs. Its user-friendly format is designed to appeal to professionals working for federal, state and local organizations.
"It is up-to-date, trendy in style but nonetheless well written." (Geometrics World, September 2001)
"It is an excellent book and one that the authors can rightly be proud of." (Civil Engineering Surveyor, November 2001)
"Once in a while a book comes along that makes you sit up and take notice. This is one of those times. As an introduction to the seductive world of GIS, it is unsurpassed". (Geography, January 2002)
"...it packages very good material in a highly attractive, interesting and palatable way..." (Environmental Planning B, Vol.29, No.4, 2002)
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