Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction - Hardcover

Bernhardsen, Tor

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9780471321927: Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0471321923 ISBN 13: 9780471321927
Publisher: Wiley, 1999

Synopsis

The ultimate comprehensive introduction to GIS-now in an updated, expanded new edition.

"This book is well designed, solidly constructed, and finely crafted; those who depend on it as they set out to explore our spatial world will be well served. . . . If we are to solve many of the problems facing us-in the cities, in the wild areas of the earth, in the atmosphere and the oceans, problems of the earth as a whole-we shall need the help of skilled users of GIS technology. If readers can master what is in this volume, they will be well started on this enterprise." -From the Foreword by Jack Dangermond,President of ESRI.

From reviews of the previous edition:
* "Comprehensive and easy to read. . . . This book tackles all the key issues that should be found in any introductory GIS course attempting to deliver an understanding of the technical concepts and the underlying information issues."-GIS Europe/GIS World.
* "Clear and well presented. . . . of interest to both technical and nontechnical readers." -Mapping Awareness & GIS in Europe.
* "A gentle but comprehensive look at the whole field [with] ample use of diagrams and an avoidance of irritating jargon."-The Photogrammetric Record.
* "An excellent primer . . . expertly translated. . . . The illustrations are numerous, appropriate, and clear." -Geography

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About the Author

TOR BERNHARDSEN, PhD, is Senior Consultant with Asplan Viak Sør, a Norwegian-based firm of consulting engineers engaged in a wide range of mapping and civil engineering projects worldwide.

From the Back Cover

The ultimate comprehensive introduction to GIS-now in an updated, expanded new edition.

"This book is well designed, solidly constructed, and finely crafted; those who depend on it as they set out to explore our spatial world will be well served. . . . If we are to solve many of the problems facing us-in the cities, in the wild areas of the earth, in the atmosphere and the oceans, problems of the earth as a whole-we shall need the help of skilled users of GIS technology. If readers can master what is in this volume, they will be well started on this enterprise." -From the Foreword by Jack Dangermond,President of ESRI.

From reviews of the previous edition:
* "Comprehensive and easy to read. . . . This book tackles all the key issues that should be found in any introductory GIS course attempting to deliver an understanding of the technical concepts and the underlying information issues."-GIS Europe/GIS World.
* "Clear and well presented. . . . of interest to both technical and nontechnical readers." -Mapping Awareness & GIS in Europe.
* "A gentle but comprehensive look at the whole field [with] ample use of diagrams and an avoidance of irritating jargon."-The Photogrammetric Record.
* "An excellent primer . . . expertly translated. . . . The illustrations are numerous, appropriate, and clear." -Geography

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
Wiley
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0471321923
ISBN 13 
9780471321927
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
2
Number of pages
392
Rating
  • 3.80 out of 5 stars
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