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Geographic Information Systems and Science

By Longley, Paul A.

Geographic Information Systems and Science

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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 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
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
3
Number of Pages:
560
Release Date:
2010-09-16
Publication Date:
2010-08-09
Publisher:
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0470721448
ISBN13:
9780470721445
Weight:
1062 g
Height:
217 cm
Width:
276 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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