Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
Heywood, Ian, Cornelius, Sarah, Carver, Steve
Language: English
Published by Longman Pub Group, 1998
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- Title
- Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
- Author
- Heywood, Ian, Cornelius, Sarah, Carver, Steve
- Publisher
- Longman Pub Group
- Publication year
- 1998
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0582089409
- ISBN 13
- 9780582089402
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
- Item weight
- 1.287 pounds
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The book focuses on the practical application of GIS, and considers how the technology works. Each chapter addresses a specific theme and is backed up with examples and directed reading. The glossary, index and suggestions for further study will help the reader to find all the information needed for getting to grips with the subject. Revision questions are provided at the end of each chaper to reinforce the concepts and issues introduced. The book has its own internet site providing supplementary material to the text. This book can be used to give the reader a quick tour through the world of GIS - to help the reader develop a thorough understanding of GIS or as a source of reference information.
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems is an ideal text for undergraduates following courses in GIS and cartography. It will also be of interest to professionals retraining in GIS.
A companion website for this book will be available from www.booksites.net in January 2000
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The book focuses on the practical application of GIS, and considers how the technology works. Each chapter addresses a specific theme and is backed up with examples and directed reading. The glossary, index and suggestions for further study will help the reader to find all the information needed for getting to grips with the subject. Revision questions are provided at the end of each chaper to reinforce the concepts and issues introduced. The book has its own internet site providing supplementary material to the text. This book can be used to give the reader a quick tour through the world of GIS - to help the reader develop a thorough understanding of GIS or as a source of reference information.
Key features
* supplementary material is available from 'internet site address'
* revision questions at the end of each chapter test understanding of key concepts and issues
* recommended reading and suggestions for further study are included throughout
* includes boxes for further information throughout, which allow for more in depth coverage of specific topics and case studies
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems is an ideal text for undergraduates following courses in GIS and cartography. It will also be of interest to professionals retraining in GIS.
Ian Heywood and Sarah Cornelius are both Senior Lecturers in the Department of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University. Steve Carver is Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the University of Leeds.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
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