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A Primer of GIS - Fundamental Geographic and Cartographic Concepts (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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A Primer of GIS - Fundamental Geographic and Cartographic Concepts (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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This accessible text prepares students to understand and work with
geographic information systems (GIS), offering a detailed
introduction to essential theories, concepts, and skills. The book
is organized in four modular parts that can be used in any sequence
in entry-level and more specialized courses. Basic cartographic
principles are integrated with up-to-date discussions of GIS
technologies and applications. Coverage includes everything from
what geographic information is to its many uses and societal
implications. Practical examples and exercises invite readers to
explore the choices involved in producing reliable maps and other
forms of geographic information. Illustrations include 170 figures
(with 15 in color). The companion website provides links to Web
resources for each chapter, plus downloadable PowerPoint slides of
most of the figures. New to This Edition *Chapter on online mapping
and Big Data. *New and updated discussions of remote sensing,
vector and raster data models, location privacy, uses of geocoding,
and other timely topics. *Chapter on the many uses of GIS, such as
in market analyses, emergency responding, and tracking of
epidemics. *Section overviews and an end-of-book glossary.
Pedagogical Features *Modules and individual chapters can be used
sequentially or in any order. *End-of-chapter review questions with
answers, exercises, and extended exercises for applying theories
and concepts. *"In-Depth" sidebars offering a closer look at key
concepts and applications. *End-of-chapter links to relevant Web
resources.
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