Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (874 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470129069 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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From the Back CoverLocate your place in the exciting field of GISIn existence since 1962, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are really coming into their own today. Then join in the excitement of discovery with GIS databases as you absorb the such concepts and skills as digital geographic data and maps, GIS data models, spatial analysis, measurement and classification, cartographic modeling, and GIS design.Responding to both the needs and technical skills of today’s students, this Fourth Edition:Makes concepts accessible to students from a wide range of backgroundsOffers more practical and relevant coverage of GIS design and implementationReflects th
Amazon Customer said Great for the theory, not so much for the application. I really enjoyed this book that I used in conjunction with a university summer course. I thought it was very well written and informative. The only drawback is that it is not written for any specific GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS) so it has to be very general and unbiased in its explanation of concepts.. "Disappointing" according to skaSmith. This book reads as a collection of lecture notes. The organization of the book has not fit either of the two classes I have taken which required its' use. There are typos in the mathematical formula. Illustrations were not always conveniently located in relation to the relevant text. Given the shocking price for new copies, these are not minor quibbles: how can a textbook of such poor quality in design, and so lacking in quality, be of use? I would recommend Bolstad for an introductio. the big guys wife said Textbook needed for college class. I purchased this book for my college student. She reports that it was the exact book she needed and that it was in like new condition. We were grateful to be able to save money on this book by purchasing it on Amazon.
Michael N. DeMers is an Associate Professor of Geography at New Mexico State University. He holds a BS and MS from University of North Dakota, and a Ph.D from University of Kansas.
If you are a non-geographer or new to GIS, get a quick introduction to the "lay of the land" of GIS through the new "Spatial Learner's Permit" section. And not just in your car's GPS system or your cell phone's tracking capabilities. Michael DeMers's Fundamentals of Geographic Information, Fourth Edition brings an already essential text up to date, capturing the significant developments in the field and responding to the needs of a diverse set of readers, from geographers to students in a host of other fields. GIS is finding applications throughout science, government, business, and industry, from regional and community planning, architecture, and transportation to public health, crime mapping, and national defense. Then join in the excitement of discovery with GIS databases as you absorb the such concepts and skills as digital geographic data and maps, GIS data models, spatial analysis, measurement and classification, cartographic modeling, and GIS design. Responding to both the needs and technical skills of today's students, this Fourth Edition: * Makes concepts accessible to students from a wide range of backgrounds * Offers more practical and relevant coverage of GIS design and implementation * Reflects the latest changes in GIS applications * Examines in greater depth the underlying computer science behind GIS * Uncovers the most recent developments on GIS research * Expands coverage of the increasingly robust li