Think Globally, Act Regionally: GIS and Data Visualization for Social Science and Public Policy Research - Softcover

LeGates, Richard

9781589481244: Think Globally, Act Regionally: GIS and Data Visualization for Social Science and Public Policy Research

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1589481240 ISBN 13: 9781589481244

Publisher: ESRI Press, 2005

Space is an important dimension in most real-world issues that concern social scientists and students of public policy. ""Think Globally, Act Regionally: GIS and Data Visualization for Social Science and Public Policy Research"" explores the spatial aspects of issues such as the preservation of farmland and endangered plants and animals, urban and regional planning, and management of light-rail lines. This book is designed as a monthlong module with structured exercises addressing themes of urbanization, GIS technology, data visualization, the balance between the built and natural environments, and spatial equity and regional integration. The accompanying CD contains data for completing the structured exercises in the book. ArcView and the ArcGIS Spatial Analyst extension are required to complete the exercises.

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About the Author:

Richard LeGates is a professor of urban studies at San Francisco State University. He teaches GIS, regional planning, housing, and land use. He lives in San Francisco, California.

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