Geographic Information Science and Systems (Paperback)

Michael F. Goodchild

ISBN 10: 1118676955 / ISBN 13: 9781118676950

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2015

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Paperback. Effective use of todays powerful GIS technology requires an understanding of the science of problem-solving that underpins it. Since the first edition published over a decade ago, this book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that support GIS usage. It has also provided thorough, upto- date coverage of GIS procedures, techniques and public policy applications. This unique combination of science, technology and practical problem solving has made this book a best-seller across a broad spectrum of disciplines. This fully updated 4th edition continues to deliver on these strengths. Effective use of today s vast geographic information (GI) resources requires more than just powerful technology for problem solving. It requires science to help us understand the way the world works, and to help us devise effective procedures for making decisions. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geographic Information Science and Systems (Paperback)
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118676955
• ISBN 13: 9781118676950
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

L'utilisation efficace des vastes ressources d'information géographique (IG) d'aujourd'hui nécessite plus qu'une technologie puissante pour résoudre les problèmes. Il faut de la science pour nous aider à comprendre le fonctionnement du monde et pour nous aider à concevoir des procédures efficaces pour prendre des décisions. Trois éditions précédentes ont établi ce texte comme un traitement multidisciplinaire définissant les principes scientifiques qui sous-tendent l'utilisation des technologies de l'information géographique pour la résolution de problèmes. Cette édition largement révisée et mise à jour fournit un guide sur les principes scientifiques durables et les systèmes d'information qui soutiennent l'utilisation efficace des IG d'aujourd'hui. Il fournit également une introduction sur les méthodes essentielles pour l'analyse des IG et les façons dont une gestion efficace de l'IG informe les politiques et les actions.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Effective use of today s vast geographic information (GI) resources requires more than just powerful technology for problem solving. It requires science to help us understand the way the world works, and to help us devise effective procedures for making decisions. Three previous editions have established this text as a defining multidisciplinary treatment of the scientific principles that underpin the use of geographic information technologies for problem solving. This extensively revised and updated edition provides a guide to the enduring scientific principles and information systems that support effective use of today s GI. It also provides a primer on essential methods for analysis of GI, and the ways in which effective management of GI informs policy and action.