Geographical Information Systems: An Introduction

ISBN-10: 0195556070
ISBN-13: 9780195556070
Series: Geographical Information Systems
Category: Science / Earth Sciences / Geography
Pages: 214
Language: English
Published: 2007
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Authors: Julie Delaney, Kimberly Van Niel

Description

Geographical Information Systems is designed to give a sound introduction to GIS for students with little or no knowledge of the subject. Using real world examples, this text provides a concise introduction to the theory and practice of GIS. Interviews are included throughout the text with people using GIS beyond academia. These interviewees provide succint opinions of the complexities of the field and comment on the real-world issues. This is designed to get students interested in the theory by showing them the real-world applications.

In a field which is typically heavy in the use of software specific labels and terminology, the simplicity of this text is designed for the applied GIS user rather than the technical, computing science population. The text is ideal for students new to GIS and does not assume prior knowledge. The book is structured to provide a cumulative learning experience and gradually leads the student through the subject matter. There is a strong pedagogical focus with new examples with new GIS application and Australian stories and interviews included to add insight into the modern GIS direction.

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Other editions

Geographical Information Systems: Trends and Technologies
- 2014-05-16
- 358 pages
- Ebook
- CRC Press
Geographical Information Systems: Principles, Techniques, Management and Applications
- 2005-05-03
- 358 pages
- Paperback
- Wiley
Geographical Information Systems: Management issues and applications
- 1999
- 23 pages
- Paperback
- John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Geographical Information Systems: Applications to Marine Fisheries
- 1996
- 335 pages
- Paperback
- Food & Agriculture Org.

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