A Primer of GIS, First Edition
Fundamental Geographic and Cartographic Concepts
1st Edition
Published on 14. April 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
310 pages
978-1-59385-565-9 (ISBN)
Description
This pragmatic book introduces key concepts and skills to prepare students to understand and use geographic information systems (GIS). The text thoroughly explains what geographic information is, how it is represented and analyzed, and what it communicates about human and environmental activities and events that take place on our planet. Basic principles of map making and map reading are integrated with discussions of relevant information technologies and applications. Written in an accessible style, the text is organized into four parts that can be used in any sequence in entry-level and more specialized GIS courses. User-friendly features include practical examples and exercises, engaging vignettes, and helpful Internet resources.
Reviews / Votes
"Presents fundamental concepts with intelligence and depth while remaining accessible to beginning and future GIS users from varied disciplinary backgrounds. With an entire chapter on map misuses and a robust discussion of the future of GIS, the primer is clearly more than a guide to understanding the technology. It bridges conceptual and practical areas of knowledge; for example, taking readers from basic cartographic concepts to an initial exploration of specific areas of application like GPS and lidar." - David Tulloch, Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey "Presents fundamental concepts with intelligence and depth while remaining accessible to beginning and future GIS users from varied disciplinary backgrounds. With an entire chapter on map misuses and a robust discussion of the future of GIS, the primer is clearly more than a guide to understanding the technology. It bridges conceptual and practical areas of knowledge; for example, taking readers from basic cartographic concepts to an initial exploration of specific areas of application like GPS and lidar." - David Tulloch, Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis, Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
584 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59385-565-9 (9781593855659)
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Person
Francis Harvey, Department of Geography, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
Content
Part I: Communication and Geographic Understanding. Goals of Cartography and GI: Representation and Communication. Choices in How to Make Representations. GI and Cartography Issues. Part II: Principles of GI and Cartography. Projections. Locational and Coordinate Systems. Databases, Cartography, and GI. Surveying, GPS, Digitization. Remote Sensing. Positions, Networks, Fields, and Transformations. Part III: Advanced Issues in GI and Cartography. Cartographic Representation Map Cultures, Misuses, and GI. Administration of Spaces. Part IV: GI Analysis: Understanding Our World. GI Analysis and GIS. Geostatistics. Futures of GIS.