
Geographic Information
Systems and Science
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 30. May 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
472 pages
978-0-471-89275-5 (ISBN)
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Description
There are many books integrating GIS technologies with disciplines such as remote sensing, cartography, geography, and computer science. This book, written by an authoritative and experienced author team, this book offers peerless coverage of issues related to geographical information science (GISc), GIS management, and real-world applications.
Reviews / Votes
"a compelling and accessible text" "The team of authors is one of the most distinguished ever assembled to write a GI textbook" "Once in a generation a textbook appears which redefines its field and becomes the standard for years to come. This is such a book." (GI News, June 2001) "It is up--to--date, trendy in stryle but nonetheless well written." (Geometrics World, September 2001) "It is an excellent book and one that the authors can rightly be proud of." (Civil Engineering Surveyor, November 2001) "Once in a while a book comes along that makes you sit up and take notice. This is one of those times. As an introduction to the seductive world of GIS, it is unsurpassed". (Geography, January 2002) "...it packages very good material in a highly attractive, interesting and palatable way..." (Environmental Planning B, Vol.29, No.4 2002) "...The text is excellent and competitors would be hard pushed to beat it...I would definitely recommend it..." (Information Technology and Tourism, Vol.5, No.2)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
500 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 24.6 cm
Width: 19.3 cm
Weight
1282 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-89275-5 (9780471892755)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions

Paul A. Longley | Michael F. Goodchild | David J. Maguire
Geographic Information Systems and Science
Book
02/2005
2nd Edition
Wiley
€38.90
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Content
Foreword.Preface. List of Acronyms. INTRODUCTION. Systems, Science, and Study. A Gallery of Applications. PRINCIPLES. Representing Geography. Georeferencing. The Nature of Geographic Data. Uncertainty. Generalization, Abstraction, and Metadata. TECHNIQUES. GIS Software. Geographic Data Modeling. GIS Data Collection. Creating and Maintaining Geographic Databases. Visualization and User Interaction. Geographic Query and Analysis: From Data to Information. Advanced Spatial Analysis. Uncertainty, Error, and Sensitivity. PRACTICE. GIS and Management. G-business: GIS Assets, Constraints, Risks, and Strategies. Operational Aspects of GIS. Success through GIS Partnerships at Local, National, and Global Level. Epilog. Index.