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Geographic Information Systems and Science Paul A. Longley

Geographic Information Systems and Science von Paul A. Longley

Geographic Information Systems and Science Paul A. Longley


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Zusammenfassung

Features a five part structure covering: Foundations; Principles; Techniques; Analysis; and Management and Policy. This book includes chapters on Distributed GIS, Map Production, Geovisualization, Modeling, and Managing GIS. It offers coverage of such topics as: GIS and the New World Order; security, health and well being; and the greening of GIS.

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Geographic Information Systems and Science Paul A. Longley

The first edition of "Geographic Information Systems and Science" has taken the GIS textbook market by storm, selling over 22,000 copies since publication. It is the most current, authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the field, that goes from fundamental principles to the big picture. "GISS, 2e" builds on the success of the first edition; completely revised with a new five part structure: Foundations; Principles; Techniques; Analysis; Management and Policy. It includes all new personality boxes of current GIS practitioners; and new chapters on Distributed GIS, Map Production, Geovisualization, Modeling, and Managing GIS. It offers specific coverage of current hot topics: 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 GIS science; and science and explanation. A new suite of instructor resources including a companion website with an on line lab resource and personal student sullabus and a comprehensive Instructor's Manual that maps the textbook to various disciplines and levels of courses.

Geographic Information Systems and Science Bewertungen

One of the nicest features is the book's accessibility this is a must have reference guide for all newcomers to the field, be they students or professionals. (GIS Professional, July / August 2005)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword. Addendum. Preface. List of Acronyms and Abbreviations. PART I: INTRODUCTION. 1. Systems, Science, and Study. 2. A Gallery of Applications. PART II: PRINCIPLES. 3. Representing Geography. 4. The Nature of Geographic Data. 5. Georeferencing. 6. Uncertainty. PART III: TECHNIQUES. 7. GIS Software. 8. Geographic Data Modeling. 9. GIS Data Collection. 10. Creating and Maintaining Geographic Databases. 11. Distributed GIS. PART IV: ANALYSIS. 12. Cartography and Map Production. 13. Geovisualization. 14. Query, Measurement, and Transformation. 15. Descriptive Summary, Design, and Inference. 16. Spatial Modeling with GIS. PART V: MANAGEMENT AND POLICY. 17. Managing GIS. 18. GIS AND Management, the Knowledge Economy, and Information. 19. Exploiting GIS Assets and Navigating Constraints. 20. GIS Partnerships. 21. Epilog. Index.

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GOR002186007
9780470870013
047087001X
Geographic Information Systems and Science Paul A. Longley
Gebraucht - Sehr Gut
Broschiert
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
2005-02-18
536
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