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An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems, 3/e


An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems, 3/e
Author(s)  Ian Heywood, Sarah Cornelius and Steve Carver
ISBN  9788131731932
Imprint  Pearson Education
Copyright  2010
Pages  464
Binding  Paperback
List Price  Rs. 1000.00
  
 
 

The third edition of this successful text continues to provide a clear, practical and accessible introduction to the world of Geographical Information Systems. A selection of new features helps to explain and demonstrate how GIS are actually used, across a variety of disciplines and within a range of industries.This edition is fully updated and includes coverage of the latest topics, such as web-based and mobile GIS. An increased focus is also placed on the practical applications of GIS to show their relevance and use within the world around us.
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Ian Heywood, previously Director of Learning for UK BusinessLab Ltd., Director of Open and Distance Learning for RobertGordonUniversity, Aberdeen, and a Senior Lecturer in GIS at ManchesterMetropolitanUniversity, is now Director of Skills and Learning for Scottish Enterprise Grampian.
Sarah Corneliusis a trainer a Lecturer in the Schoolof Educationat the Universityof Aberdeenand an Associate Lecturer at the Open University.
Steve Carver is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the Universityof Leeds. He was the Director of Leeds’ successful MSc in GIS for twelve years and is now BSc Programme Manager.
 

Part I: Fundamentals of GIS
  1. What is GIS?
  2. Spatial data
  3. Spatial data modelling
  4. Database management
  5. Data input and editing
  6. Data analysis
  7. Analytical modelling in GIS
  8. Output: from new maps to enhanced decisions

Part II: Issues in GIS
  1. The development of computer methods for handling spatial data
  2. Data quality issues
  3. Human and organizational issues
  4. GIS project design and management
  5. The Future of GIS
  6. References
 

  • A selection of new international case studies written by both specialists and practitioners provides a detailed picture of how GIS is used across a variety of different disciplines and industries;
  • Practice boxes demonstrate how GIS tools and techniques are applied in the real world across a range of sectors including business, environmental management, tourism and planning;
  • Theory boxes provide consolidation of important issues and concepts;
  • Reflection boxes – included at the end of each main section - enable you to check progress and further explore the key issues;
  • A range of useful revision material at the end of each chapter including questions, text and web-based activities and a guide to further reading
 
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