Product Description

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. New chapters on GIS data sources, data quality, plus managing and maintaining a GIS database have also been added to educate those new to GIS about one of the most important aspects of implementing any GIS project.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #969840 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 2
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Customer Reviews

next please
Really don't bother. If you're learning about GIS, this will be behind you in days. There are a few good points here (eg in the chapter on implementation and management problems), but in general it's too elementary for most purposes. It's also got a strong American bias.