Abstract
Appropriate for students at all levels, from undergraduate to professionals, training in GIS.
This authoritative and widely adopted book is an up-to-date introduction to the world of Geographic Information Systems. The book focuses on the practical applications of GIS, and considers how the technology works. Each chapter addresses a specific theme and is backed up with examples, case studies, revision questions, directed reading and additional resources on a companion website. The book can be used to give the reader a quick tour through the world of GIS, to help the reader develop a thorough understanding of GIS or as a source of reference information.
This authoritative and widely adopted book is an up-to-date introduction to the world of Geographic Information Systems. The book focuses on the practical applications of GIS, and considers how the technology works. Each chapter addresses a specific theme and is backed up with examples, case studies, revision questions, directed reading and additional resources on a companion website. The book can be used to give the reader a quick tour through the world of GIS, to help the reader develop a thorough understanding of GIS or as a source of reference information.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Pearson Education |
| Edition | 3 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0-13-129317-6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |