WIE Exploring Geographical Information Systems - Softcover

Chrisman, Nicholas

 
9780471427315: WIE Exploring Geographical Information Systems
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0471427314 ISBN 13: 9780471427315
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2003

Synopsis

Uses case studies to examine the various applications of each type of geographic information.
∗ Considers geographic information as a technical problem, an empowering application, a pure science endeavor, an academic pursuit and a social necessity.
∗ Provides a wide range of examples and applications to help readers understand technical discussions.

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From the Back Cover

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is the organized activity by which people:

  • measure aspects of geographic phenomena and processes
  • represent these measurements, usually in the form of a computer database, to emphasize spatial themes, entities, and relationships
  • operate upon these representations to produce more measurements, and to discover new relationships by integrating disparate sources; and
  • transform these representations to conform to other frameworks of entities and relationships.

These activities reflect the larger context, such as institutions and cultures, in which these people carry out their work. In turn, the GIS may influence these structures.

This text provides the comprehensive coverage you will need to master this powerful new technology.

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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0471427314
ISBN 13 
9780471427315
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
320

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