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Geographic Information Systems and Science

Geographic Information Systems and Science

by Paul A. Longley (Author), David J. Maguire (Author), David W. Rhind (Author), Michael F. Goodchild (Author)

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    Paperback 2001

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Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 472
 Edition: First Edition
 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 30 May 2001
ISBN 10: 0471892750
ISBN 13: 9780471892755

Media Reviews
a compelling and accessible text The team of authors is one of the most distinguished ever assembled to write a GI textbook Once in a generation a textbook appears which redefines its field and becomes the standard for years to come. This is such a book. (GI News, June 2001) It is up--to--date, trendy in stryle but nonetheless well written. (Geometrics World, September 2001) It is an excellent book and one that the authors can rightly be proud of. (Civil Engineering Surveyor, November 2001) Once in a while a book comes along that makes you sit up and take notice. This is one of those times. As an introduction to the seductive world of GIS, it is unsurpassed . (Geography, January 2002) ...it packages very good material in a highly attractive, interesting and palatable way... (Environmental Planning B, Vol.29, No.4 2002) ...The text is excellent and competitors would be hard pushed to beat it...I would definitely recommend it... (Information Technology and Tourism, Vol.5, No.2)