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The third edition of this successful text continues to provide a clear, practical and accessible introduction to the world of Geographical Information Systems. A selection of new features helps to explain and demonstrate how GIS are actually used, across a variety of disciplines and within a range of industries. This edition is fully updated and includes coverage of the latest topics, such as web-based and mobile GIS. An increased focus is also placed on the practical applications of GIS to show their relevance and use within the world around us.
| ISBN | 0131293176 | | Pages | 464 | | ISBN13 | 9780131293175
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Pearson Education (US) | | Weight (grammes) | 1094 | | Imprint | Prentice Hall | | Published in | Upper Saddle River | | Format | Paperback | | Previous ISBN | 9780130611987 | | Publication date | 11 May 2006 | | Height (mm) | 265 | | Library of Congress | 2005056378 | | Width (mm) | 195 | | DEWEY | 910.285 | | Spine width (mm) | 23 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | Professional / Scholarly |
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| Pt. 1 | | Fundamentals of GIS | | | | 1 | | What is GIS? | | 2 | | 2 | | Spatial data | | 31 | | 3 | | Spatial data modelling | | 71 | | 4 | | Database management | | 108 | | 5 | | Data input and editing | | 133 | | 6 | | Data analysis | | 170 | | 7 | | Analytical modelling in GIS | | 221 | | 8 | | Output : from new maps to enhanced decisions | | 252 | | Pt. 2 | | Issues in GIS | | | | 9 | | The development of computer methods for handling spatial data | | 280 | | 10 | | Data quality issues | | 299 | | 11 | | Human and organizational issues | | 333 | | 12 | | GIS project design and management | | 355 | | 13 | | The future of GIS | | 376 |
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