{"product_id":"geographical-information-systems-by-xuan-zhu-9781032380469","title":"Geographical Information Systems","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeographical information systems (GIS) are powerful tools for reporting on the environment, natural resources, and social and economic development. They model the environmental, biophysical, social, and economic processes; assess environmental and social impacts; evaluate environmental, social, and economic policies and actions; and disseminate spatial information. \u003cem\u003eGeographical Information Systems: A Practical Approach\u003c\/em\u003e provides the fullest available introduction to GIS and their environmental, social, and economic applications. This new edition has been substantially revised and updated to incorporate the key developments in GIS technology and spatial data science and their applications that have taken place in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe key features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive coverage of concepts, methods, techniques, and tools in GIS for spatial data capturing, processing, visualisation, analysis, modelling, and decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncorporation of advanced machine learning techniques for spatial data analysis and modelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtended coverage of spatial visualisation with 3D mapping and online mapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegration of GIS theory and practice to help readers learn important GIS concepts and methods and develop their understanding through practicals with ArcGIS Pro or QGIS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew and updated case studies illustrating the innovative use of GIS for a wide range of applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of this text continues to bring up-to-date GIS knowledge, tools, and practices into one cohesive, comprehensive, concise, and self-contained book which is accessible to students, scientists, and practitioners in environmental science, earth science, geography, archaeology, and other scientific studies that have a spatial dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605936554220,"sku":"9781032380469","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781032380469-geographical-information-systems.jpg?v=1778142152","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/geographical-information-systems-by-xuan-zhu-9781032380469","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}