Geographical Information Systems: An Introduction - Couverture souple

Delaney, Julie

 
9780195507898: Geographical Information Systems: An Introduction

Synopsis

This book is written for the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) novice. It introduces beginners to the vocabulary, concepts, principles, and procedures of GIS, explaining these all in simple, easy-to-understand terms. With exercises, example applications, over 80 illustrations, and a glossary of GIS-related terms, this text is ideal for both students and professionals using spatial data.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Geographical Information Systems is designed to give a sound introduction to GIS for students with little or no knowledge of the subject. Using real world examples, this text provides a concise introduction to the theory and practice of GIS. Interviews are included throughout the text with people using GIS beyond academia. These interviewees provide succint opinions of the complexities of the field and comment on the real-world issues. This is designed to get students interested in the theory by showing them the real-world applications. In a field which is typically heavy in the use of software specific labels and terminology, the simplicity of this text is designed for the applied GIS user rather than the technical, computing science population. The text is ideal for students new to GIS and does not assume prior knowledge. The book is structured to provide a cumulative learning experience and gradually leads the student through the subject matter. There is a strong pedagogical focus with new examples with new GIS application and Australian stories and interviews included to add insight into the modern GIS direction.

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9780195556070: Geographical Information Systems: An Introduction

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0195556070 ISBN 13 :  9780195556070
Editeur : OUP Australia and New Zealand, 2007
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