Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction - Couverture rigide

Bernhardsen, Tor

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0471321923 ISBN 13 : 9780471321927

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1999

Synopsis

The growth of increasingly powerful GIS systems has resulted in a great number of practical applications and an increase in the demand for GIS-trained professionals. Bridging the gap between conceptual presentations of fundamentals and more sophisticated computer-science oriented approaches, this text is a highly visual, intermediate level textbook which relies on illustrations to explain concepts.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The ultimate comprehensive introduction to GIS–now in an updated, expanded new edition.

"This book is well designed, solidly constructed, and finely crafted; those who depend on it as they set out to explore our spatial world will be well served. . . . If we are to solve many of the problems facing us–in the cities, in the wild areas of the earth, in the atmosphere and the oceans, problems of the earth as a whole–we shall need the help of skilled users of GIS technology. If readers can master what is in this volume, they will be well started on this enterprise." –From the Foreword by Jack Dangermond,President of ESRI.

From reviews of the previous edition:
∗ "Comprehensive and easy to read. . . . This book tackles all the key issues that should be found in any introductory GIS course attempting to deliver an understanding of the technical concepts and the underlying information issues."–GIS Europe/GIS World.
∗ "Clear and well presented. . . . of interest to both technical and nontechnical readers." –Mapping Awareness & GIS in Europe.
∗ "A gentle but comprehensive look at the whole field [with] ample use of diagrams and an avoidance of irritating jargon."–The Photogrammetric Record.
∗ "An excellent primer . . . expertly translated. . . . The illustrations are numerous, appropriate, and clear." –Geography

Revue de presse

"...a good book has been further improved." (Geojournal, Vol 48, 1999)

"...a good book has been further improved." (Geojournal, Vol 48, 1999)

GI News "...most definitely [a] worthwhile addition to any introductory GIS reading list or personal book shelf." (GI News, October 2000)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471321923
• ISBN 13: 9780471321927
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 496
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible