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Geographic Information Science and Systems

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Geographic Information Science and Systems explores the scientific principles behind effective GIS technology use. Now in its fully updated 4th edition, this authoritative text combines a thorough explanation of GIS procedures, techniques, and public policy applications. It offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the science of problem-solving that supports GIS, blending theory with practical, real-world applications.
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Ideal for students, researchers, and professionals in geography, urban planning, environmental science, and related fields seeking a deep and practical understanding of GIS technology and its scientific foundations.

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Effective use of today s vast geographic information (GI) resources requires more than just powerful technology for problem solving. It requires science to help us understand the way the world works, and to help us devise effective procedures for making decisions.

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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, Geographic Information Science and Systems has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that support GIS usage.

It has also provided thorough, up-to-date coverage of GIS procedures, techniques, and public policy applications. This unique combination of science, technology, and practical problem-solving has made Geographic Information Science and Systems a best-seller across a broad spectrum of disciplines.

This fully updated 4th edition continues to deliver on these strengths, ensuring readers gain a comprehensive understanding of both the theory and practice of GIS.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118676950

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 April 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 4th edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 272.0mm

Weight: 1315g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Professor Paul Longley, Department of Geography, University College London, UK.

Professor Mike Goodchild, Department of Geography, University of California Santa Barbara, USA.

Professor David Maguire, ESRI, Redlands, USA.

Professor David Rhind, Vice Chancellor and Principle, City University, London, UK.

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