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Synopsis
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
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About the Author
TOR BERNHARDSEN, PhD, is Senior Consultant with Asplan Viak Sør, a Norwegian–based firm of consulting engineers engaged in a wide range of mapping and civil engineering projects worldwide.
From the Back Cover
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
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- PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0471321923
- ISBN 13 9780471321927
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number2
- Number of pages392
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