Geographic Information Systems and Science - Softcover

Longley, Paul A.; Goodchild, Mike; Maguire, David J.; Rhind, David W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470721448 ISBN 13: 9780470721445

Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

Effective use of today’s powerful GIS technology requires an understanding of the science of problem-solving that underpins it.  Since the first edition was published over a decade ago, this book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that underpin GIS usage. It has also provided thorough, up-to-date coverage of GIS procedures, techniques and public policy applications.  This unique combination of science, technology and practical problem solving has made this book a best-seller across a broad spectrum of disciplines. This fully updated Third Edition continues to deliver on these strengths.

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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 Ordersecurity, health and well-beingdigital differentiation in GIS consumptionthe core organizing role of GIS in Geographythe greening of GISgrand challenges of GISciencescience and explanation Key features: Four-colour throughoutAssociated website with free online resourcesTeacher s manual available for lecturersA complete learning resource, with accompanying instructor links, free online lab resources and personal syllabiIncludes 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 PolicyAll new personality boxes of current GIS practitionersNew chapters on Distributed GIS, Map Production, Geovisualization, Modeling, and Managing GIS

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0470721448
• ISBN 13: 9780470721445
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 3
• Anzahl der Seiten: 560
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar