Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems, 2nd Edition
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The second edition of this well-received text on principles of geographic information systems (GIS) continues the author's style of "straight talk" in its presentation. The writing is accessible and easy to follow. Unlike most other texts, this book covers GIS design and modeling, reflecting the author's belief that modeling and analysis are at the heart of GIS. This enables students to understand how to use a GIS and what it does.
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Michael DeMers, New Mexico State University
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Introduction to Automated Geography.
GEOGRAPHIC DATA, MAPS, AND AUTOMATION.
Spatial Analysis: The Foundation of Modern Geography.
The Map as a Model of Geographic Data: The Language of Spatial Thinking.
Cartographic and GIS Data Structures.
INPUT, STORAGE, AND EDITING.
GIS Data Input.
Data Storage and Editing.
ANALYSIS: THE HEART OF THE GIS.
Elementary Spatial Analysis.
Measurement.
Classification.
Statistical Surfaces.
Spatial Arrangement.
Overlay: Comparing Coverage Variables.
Cartographic Modeling.
GIS OUTPUT.
The Output From Analysis.
GIS DESIGN.
GIS Design and Implementation.
Appendices.
Glossary.
Photo Credits.
Index.
GEOGRAPHIC DATA, MAPS, AND AUTOMATION.
Spatial Analysis: The Foundation of Modern Geography.
The Map as a Model of Geographic Data: The Language of Spatial Thinking.
Cartographic and GIS Data Structures.
INPUT, STORAGE, AND EDITING.
GIS Data Input.
Data Storage and Editing.
ANALYSIS: THE HEART OF THE GIS.
Elementary Spatial Analysis.
Measurement.
Classification.
Statistical Surfaces.
Spatial Arrangement.
Overlay: Comparing Coverage Variables.
Cartographic Modeling.
GIS OUTPUT.
The Output From Analysis.
GIS DESIGN.
GIS Design and Implementation.
Appendices.
Glossary.
Photo Credits.
Index.
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"...most definitely [a] worthwhile addition to any introductory GIS reading list or personal book shelf." (GI News, October 2000)
"My review is complete but I will be browsing through this book again and again." (Area, June 2001)
"My review is complete but I will be browsing through this book again and again." (Area, June 2001)
