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A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems
by Shelly Sommer and Tasha Wade
ESRI Press, 2006, 288 pp.
ISBN: 1-58948-140-2
Price: $29.95
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Charting the Unknown
by Nick Chrisman
ESRI Press, 2006, 228 pp
ISBN: 1-58948-118-6
Price: $34.95
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Geographic Information Systems and Science, Second Edition
by Paul Longley, Michael Goodchild, David Maguire, and David Rhind
John Wiley & Sons and ESRI Press, 2005, 534 pp.
ISBN: 047087001X.
Price: $54.99
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Community Participation and Geographical Information Systems
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and related technologies are beginning to have a significant impact on the communities. Information technology is considerably affecting society, often to the disadvantage of low-income communities. Yet there are numerous incidents in the US and around the world where communities have taken control of the technology and used it to their own advantage. Much of this book is a presentation of detailed case studies; it provides models that can be replicated by other communities, which reflect on public participation in GIS concepts, best practices, and constraints and opportunities.
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Concepts and Techniques in Geographic Information Systems
Offers a detailed, university-level treatment of the concepts and techniques involved in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a mapping and spatial analytical tool first used in geography but increasingly widely used in other applications. This volume aims to define the set of skills and concepts for GIS professionals, approached from the wider context of information technology in general and information resource management in particular.
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Exploring Geographic Information Systems, 2nd ed.
Drawing on 17 years of teaching an introductory course on geographic information systems, Chrisman (U. of Washington) presents GIS as both a technical subject and an empowering application for academic disciplines, government, and business. With actual project examples, he explores basic GIS building blocks, transformations and operations, evaluation and implementation, and social and institutional implications. Includes numerous figures exemplifying spatial relationship mapping themes and errors, and a substantial bibliography.
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Exploring the Dynamic Earth: GIS Investigations for the Earth Sciences
The popularity of geographic information system (GIS) software as a tool in the social and physical sciences is growing rapidly. These three modular investigation guides let even novice users tap the power of ArcView« GIS to explore, manipulate, and analyze large data sets. Carefully designed and class tested, the guides emphasize the visualization, analysis, and multimedia integration capabilities inherent to GIS, while minimizing the need to master a complex software packages.
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Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems, 2nd Edition
Explicit learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter detail precisely what students will be expected to know, allowing professors to create lesson plans and strategies to match. End of chapter questions test students' knowledge of key concepts. Web page provides additional learning materials for students and data sources and other teaching materials for instructors.
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Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction (3rd ed.)
An introductory textbook on computer technologies useful for processing geographical information for variety of disciplines. Chapters include discussions of data models, hardware and software, data collection, database implementation, spatial analysis, and organizational and technical issues involved in choosing a system.
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Geographical Information Systems: An Introduction
This book is written for the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) novice. It introduces beginners to the vocabulary, concepts, principles, and procedures of GIS, explaining these all in simple, easy-to-understand terms. With exercises, example applications, over 80 illustrations, and a glossary of GIS-related terms, this text is ideal for both students and professionals using spatial data.
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Getting Started with GIS, 4th Edition
This best-selling non-technical, reader-friendly introduction to GIS makes the complexity of this rapidly growing high-tech field accessible to beginners. It uses a "learn-by-seeing" approach that features clear, simple explanations, an abundance of illustrations and photos, and generic practice labs for use with any GIS software. What Is a GIS? GIS's Roots in Cartography. Maps as Numbers. Getting the Map into the Computer. What Is Where? Why Is It There? Making Maps with GIS.
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GIS Basics
The book will help undergraduates and professionals who wish to improve their knowledge of GIS get a better understanding of how Geographical Information Systems operate, including how spatial data are stored on a computer, how different methods affect the capabilities of the GIS, how basic operations are performed and how the choice of algorithm affects the speed of the system.
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GIS Book (Fifth Edition)
Discover what a geographic information system (GIS) is, how it applies to a variety of professions, and the benefits of using GIS for a variety of applications. Praised through four highly successful editions, The GIS Book, 5th Edition now features hands-on exercises enabling readers to use free GIS software and data downloaded over the Internet to gain a first-hand understanding of the power of GIS technology today.
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GIS: A Visual Approach, 2nd ed.
A non-technical, visual shortcut to mastering GIS fundamentals, pairing intuitive graphs and illustrations with concise definitions of GIS concepts and examples of real-life applications. Coverage includes GIS and the information age, GIS basics, data manipulation, raster and vector for non-technicians, topology, analysis, site suitability, and data conversion. Useful for students and professionals new to GIS, including those for whom English is a second language, and as a reference for more experienced practitioners.
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Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
This authoritative book offers an up-to-date introduction to the world of GIS. It is designed to be easy to use for students at all levels, from undergraduates to professionals retraining in GIS. The book focuses on the practical application of GIS and considers how the technology works. Each chapter addresses a specific theme: from concepts of space to organizational issues and project design. Recommended readings, suggestions for further study, and review questions help the reader come to grips with the subject.
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