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Title: Geographic Information Systems and Science
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 2010
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0470721448
ISBN 13: 9780470721445
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 3rd Edition
Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The Third Edition of this bestselling textbook has been fully revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field and still retains its accessible format to appeal to a broad range of students.

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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