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Geographic Information Systems and Science, 3rd Edition
John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Aug 2010, Pages: 560
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 3rd edition continues to deliver on these strengths.
New to this Edition:
- Completely revised with a new five part structure: Foundations; Principles; Techniques; Analysis; Management and Policy
- New boxes that feature biographies and research of current GIS practitioners
- Now includes coverage of the latest Internet mapping interfaces and hand-held devices, and discusses their adoption and use in scientific investigation
- New or extended coverage of Web2.0, open-source GIS, cyberGIS, and neogeography mashups
- Includes learning objectives and review boxes throughout each chapter
- New or thoroughly reworked chapters on Distributed GIS, Map Production, Geovisualization, Modeling, and Managing GIS
- Outstanding supplements package complete with instructors companion website that includes links, online lab resources, instructors manual and sample syllabi
Hallmark Features:
- Presents principles and techniques of GIS alongside the latest trends in data, software, societal exploitation of technologies, and industry developments.
- Applications of how GIS is used to solve problems from the global to the local levels in a broad range of disciplines, and for government, business, and community initiatives.
- A market leader, the was the first book cover GI systems, GI science, GI practice, GI Management, the impact of Internet GIS and the GI implementation.
- Demonstrates the truly interdisciplinary nature of GIS, describing implementation issues in a clear, non-technical way.
- Communicates the richness and diversity of the GIS in a lucid and accessible format.
- Provides a gateway to Internet-based classroom and distance learning, through its use of online educations resources at the ESRI Virtual Campus.
- Internationally renowned authors and researchers
- Full color throughout with over 300 illustrations.
- Dedicated on-line “Virtual Campus” exercises for lab classes or on-line learning
- In-text student-centered activities to foster review, research and “learning by doing”
- In-chapter summaries of key points
- In-chapter 'Review and Research' activities
- Instructor’s Resource site with comprehensive instructor manual, PowerPoint slides, and suggested activities
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