Geographic information science & systems /
"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, this book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that support GIS usage. It has also p...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Hoboken, NJ :
Wiley,
[2015]
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| Edition: | Fourth edition. |
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| Summary: | "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, this book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that support GIS usage. It has also provided thorough, upto- date coverage of GIS procedures, techniques and public policy applications. This unique combination of science, technology and practical problem solving has made this book a best-seller across a broad spectrum of disciplines. This fully updated 4th edition continues to deliver on these strengths"-- |
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| Item Description: | Previous edition: published as Geographic information systems & science by Paul A. Longley [and others]. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2011. |
| Physical Description: | xvi, 477 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781118676950 (paperback) 1118676955 (paperback) |