Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology

Klappentext Geographical Information Systems is one of the most rapidly-developing archaeological methods! moving from the domain of the computer specialist into the wider archaeological community. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the use of GIS in archaeology! exploring the concept of GIS and illustrating its practical uses. The authors discuss spatial database design! data acquisition! methods of spatial data modelling! spatial analysis! and techniques of visualization from an archaeological perspective. Exploring the strengths and limitations of GIS! this book is an essential tool for students and professional archaeologists alike. Zusammenfassung This book provides a comprehensive guide on the use of Geographical Information Systems in archaeology and illustrates how GIS can be put to practical use. Examining issues such as data acquisition! methods of analysis and techniques of visualization! the book is an essential tool for students and professional archaeologists alike.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: James Conolly, James (Trent University Conolly, James Lake Conolly, Mark Lake, Mark (University College London) Lake
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 04.05.2006
• EAN: 9780521793308
• ISBN: 978-0-521-79330-8
• Pagine: 358
• Serie: Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology; Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Preistoria e protostoria, mondo antico; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Preistoria e protostoria