Geographic information science (GISc) and systems (GIS) have grown rapidly in recent decades, increasingly on a separate track from geographic thought. As geography's "big ideas"--such as space, place, boundaries, scale, process, and relationality--have evolved, what does this mean for their computational representation? This book considers how ......
A riveting introduction to the complex and evolving field of geospatial intelligence, Geospatial Intelligence: Origins and Evolutions tells the story of how the current age of geospatial knowledge evolved from its ancient origins to become ubiquitous in daily life across the globe.
A riveting introduction to the complex and evolving field of geospatial intelligence, Geospatial Intelligence: Origins and Evolutions tells the story of how the current age of geospatial knowledge evolved from its ancient origins to become ubiquitous in daily life across the globe.
Authoritative and comprehensive, this is the leading text and professional resource on using geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze and address public health problems. Basic GIS concepts and tools are explained, including ways to access and manage spatial databases. The book presents state-of-the-art methods for mapping and analyzing data ......
The Social Implications of Geographic Information Systems
This text addresses the impact GIS is having in our social organization and the ways in which GIS is transforming how we think about the discipline of geography. examining the new technologies for gathering, analyzing and mapping geographic data, the author addresses issues about the use of GIS in research, technology, power, democratization and ......
Now in full color, the sixth edition of this leading text features new chapters on remote sensing platforms (including the latest satellite and unmanned aerial systems), agriculture (including agricultural analysis via satellite imagery), and forestry (including fuel type mapping and fire monitoring). The book has introduced tens of thousands of ......
Lauded for its accessibility and beautiful design, this text has given thousands of students and professionals the tools to create effective, compelling maps. Using a wealth of illustrations--with 74 in full color--to elucidate each concisely presented point, the revised and updated third edition continues to emphasize how design choices relate to ......
Addresses various aspects of developing and using geographic information systems (GIS) within an organization. This book includes coverage on the role of the GIS professional, how geographic information fits into broader management information systems, and the use of GIS in strategic planning.
A consideration of maps which evaluates the significance of the signs and myths which are inherent in them, and considers them as subjective depictions of reality rather than unbiased reference objects.