{"product_id":"geographic-information-systems-an-introduction-9780471419686","title":"Geographic Information Systems An Introduction","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf we are to solve many of the problems facing us-in the cities, in the wild areas of the earth, in the atmosphere, and the oceans-we shall need the help of skilled users of GIS technology. If readers can master what is in this volume, they will be well started on this enterprise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1 Geographical Information Systems and Graphical Information.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2 Historical Development: Geographical Data and GIS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3 From the Real World to GIS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4 Basic Data Models.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5 Advanced Data Models.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6 Georeferencing Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7 Hardware and Communication Technology for GIS Applications.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8 Basic Software and Databases for GIS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9 Data Collection I.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10 Data Collection II.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 11 Data Quality.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 12 Database Implementation and Spatial Indexing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 13 Housekeeping Tools.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 14 Basic Spatial Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 15 Advanced Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 16 Visualization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 17 Choosing a GIS: Organizational Issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 18 Choosing a GIS: Technical Issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 19 Standards and Geospatial Infrastructure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 20 Formal Problems in Establishing GIS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 21 A Vision for the Future.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402591084887,"sku":"9780471419686","price":98.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780471419686.jpg?v=1730480882","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/geographic-information-systems-an-introduction-9780471419686","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}