Models of Spatial Processes: An Approach to the Study of Point, Line and Area Patterns (Cambridge Geographical Studies) (Volume 8)

Getis, Arthur

ISBN 10: 0521209838 / ISBN 13: 9780521209830

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1978

About this Item

Volume 8. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:0521209838.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Models of Spatial Processes: An Approach to the Study of Point, Line and Area Patterns (Cambridge Geographical Studies) (Volume 8)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521209838
• ISBN 13: 9780521209830
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Seller catalogs:
  • Geography

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Synopsis

This book approaches the study of patterns by emphasising the processes responsible for them; it emphasises the logical format of process-to-pattern rather than the more wasteful pattern-to-process approach. The concern is primarily with two-dimensional surfaces, which is the way most maps are used for analysis. The material is organised into sections on process models responsible for point patterns, for line patterns and then for area patterns. It represents a synthesis of the work done on patterns in a number of fields and a large literature is reviewed in the process of the synthesis. In many respects this book represents a translation of complex mathematical materials into a readable and relatively simple verbal approach to the subject and thus brings the more sophisticated aspects to a larger number of students than has been done before. The reader need only have an elementary background in statistics. The basic probability theory required by the text is given in an appendix.

Book Description

This book approaches the study of patterns by emphasising the processes responsible for them; it emphasises the logical format of process-to-pattern rather than the more wasteful pattern-to-process approach. The concern is primarily with two-dimensional surfaces, which is the way most maps are used for analysis.