Geographic Information Science and Systems - 4th Edition

Effective use of today's powerful GIS technology requires an understanding of the science of problem-solving that underpins it. Since the first edition published over a decade ago, this book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that support GIS usage. It has also provided thorough, upto- date coverage of GIS procedures, techniques and public policy applications. This unique combination of science, technology and practical problem solving has made this book a best-seller across a broad spectrum of disciplines. This fully updated 4th edition continues to deliver on these strengths.

List of contents

1 Introduction.
 
2 Principles.
 
3 Techniques.
 
4 Analysis.
 
5 Management and Policy

Product details

• Authors: Michael Goodchild, Michael F Goodchild, Michael F. Goodchild, Michael F. Rhind Goodchild, Goodchild Michael F., Paul Longley, Paul A Longley, Paul A. Longley, Paul A. Goodchild Longley, Longley Paul A., Maguire, Davi Maguire, David J. Maguire, Maguire David J., David W. Rhind, Rhind David W.
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.04.2015
• EAN: 9781118676950
• ISBN: 978-1-118-67695-0
• No. of pages: 496
• Dimensions: 218 mm x 275 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences; Geowissenschaften, Geographie, Geography, Geoinformationssystem, Earth Sciences, GIS u. Fernerkundung, GIS & Remote Sensing, GIS, Fernerkundung u. Kartographie, GIS, Remote Sensing & Cartography