Geographic Information Systems and Science
Language: English
Published by Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John, 2010
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- Title
- Geographic Information Systems and Science
- Author
- Longley, Paul A., Rhind, David W., Goodchild, Mike, Maguire, David J.
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Publication year
- 2010
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0470721448
- ISBN 13
- 9780470721445
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Item weight
- 2.403 pounds
- Dimensions
- N/A
Now divided into five clear sections the book investigates the unique, complex and difficult problems that are posed by geographic information and together they build into a holistic understanding of the key principles of GIS.
This is the most current, authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the field, that goes from fundamental principles to the big picture of:
- GIS and the New World Order
- security, health and well-being
- digital differentiation in GIS consumption
- the core organizing role of GIS in Geography
- the greening of GIS
- grand challenges of GIScience
- science and explanation
Key features:
- Four-colour throughout
- Associated website with free online resources
- Teacher’s manual available for lecturers
- A complete learning resource, with accompanying instructor links, free online lab resources and personal syllabi
- Includes learning objectives and review boxes throughout each chapter
New in this edition:
- Completely revised with a new five part structure: Foundations; Principles; Techniques; Analysis; Management and Policy
- All new personality boxes of current GIS practitioners
- New chapters on Distributed GIS, Map Production, Geovisualization, Modeling, and Managing GIS
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