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This book is designed to provide students in a first or second GIS course with a solid foundation in both GIS concepts and the use of GIS. "Introduction to GIS" strikes a careful balance between GIS concepts and hands-on applications. The main portion of the chapter presents GIS terms and concepts and helps students learn how each one fits into a complete GIS system. At the end of each chapter, an application section with 3-5 tasks presents students with actual GIS exercises and the necessary data to solve the problem. ... Read more

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great seller
I bought the book as used, but it looks like new. It arrived earlier than I had expected. I have no complains, everything was just perfect! It was the first time a used amazon.com, I am very satisfied with the product and I give the seller most of the merits. ... Read more

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The integration of community concerns with GIS technologies has had the effect of bringing community planners and designers together at the planning table. Planners no longer plan for the people in the communities, they plan with them. With planning support software, citizen planners can move buildings from block to block, tear them down, build complete subdivisions, run new highways in and around town, analyze any number of scenarios, and see with their own eyes the consequences of each action. This reference offers new possibilities and discusses the most important aspects of computer-aided land-use planning. Topics covered include urban modeling, simulation and scenario construction, collaborative planning, and visualization. ... Read more

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This valuable reference book is unique in its coverage of examples from the geological sciences, many centred on applications to mineral exploration.The underlying principles of GIS are stressed and emphasis placed on the analysis and modelling of spatial data with applications to site selection and potential mapping. The book commences with a definition of GIS and describes a case study of mapping mineral potential. The ways in which spatial data are organized with models (raster, vector, relational) are discussed and data structures, such as quadtrees and topological structures are introduced. Data input including digitizing, geographic projections and conversions is covered together with output (visualization, representation of colour and spatial query). Spatial data transformations are dealt with thoroughly and attention is paid to map analysis and modelling as related to single maps, map pairs and multiple maps respectively. Methods of quantifying the associations between pairs of maps are emphasized. Finally, examples of landfill site selection and mineral potential mapping illustrate the application of map algebra for combining maps and tables with models, employing Boolean logic, index weighting, fuzzy logic and probability methods such as weights of evidence. There is an extensive glossary of terms, and references accompany each chapter. Contains 40 pages of colour illustrations. ... Read more

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Great text for learning GIS in the Geosciences
This book is a great library addition for those interested in the use of GIS in geosciences. Most of the examples are given from the SPANS program but translate easily into other software. Reading the book will give you agood understanding of aspects of spatial analysis in the Geosciences. Thereis a lot of detail and good examples. ... Read more

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Demonstrates the full power of GIS techniques and provides basic information on possible ecological applications. Invaluable guide for all ecologists from students to experienced researchers. Paper. DLC: Ecology. ... Read more

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An excellent overview
"Geographic Information Systems in Ecology" provides a good overview of basic geographic concepts that ecologists use to analyze spatial patterns.Johnston starts out with basic GIS concepts, then movesto linear, topographic, temporal, and spatial interpolation techniques, andthen wraps up with GPS concepts and basic modeling.

This is not acookbook or how-to manual, but rather much more.Johnston's emphasis onthe fundamentals holds up well, given the rapid speed with which this fieldis evolving.I expect that this will be an equally valuable reference 10years from now. ... Read more

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Presents strategies for application development, interface design, and enabling Web-based access.
* Includes numerous case studies and examples from the private and public sectors.
* Provides information on integrating legacy MIS systems and planning for future developments in database design. ... Read more

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GIS design and implementation
The book is overpriced. The content needs to be edited and all the spelling mistakes corrected. I learned more from free content on internet sites than from this book.

Good content, bad writing
Based on content and organization, it's good, maybe really good.But the poor writing makes it hard to read.It's also kind of expensive.

I was new to GIS design and implementation, so I can't compare this to what else is out there on these topics.I do have some experience with databases and GIS software, so I'm not that green to the concepts.I'm a thorough reader and like for reading to flow, especially when it's explaining something techy.This book has many punctuation errors (e.g. a period where a comma should be), uses the wrong word (e.g. their for there, or where for were), uses the wrong form of the verb "is", uses plural where it's really singular, etc.Sometimes a sentence is just worded in a way that makes it difficult to follow.

I have learned a lot about design and implementation of GIS with this book.I just wish it would have been less taxing to get through. ... Read more

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Even though Geographic Information Systems GIS have been available for over 20 years, they have only recently become accessible to geographers and others as a useful tool in spacial analysis.This is a sampling of basic principles of GIS. ... Read more

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This first edition of GIS Applications in Forestry and Natural Resource Management is intended for introductory courses in Geographic Information Systems or computer applications in forestry and natural resource management.The emphasis of the book is on the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in natural resource management, or GIS applications.We provide detailed coverage of GIS operations such as querying, buffering, clipping, and overlay analysis (and others), as well as background information on the history of GIS, database creation, editing, and acquisition, and map development.The applications provided can be extended to any region of the World, although the primary emphasis is North America, as portrayed by alternative management scenarios. ... Read more

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Demonstrating how geographic information systems (GIS) captures, stores, analyzes, manipulates, updates, and displays all forms of geographically referenced information, this visually stunning book is a unique resource for national park visitors and managers. Filled with colorful maps, charts, and photographs, this book documents the spread of GIS into every corner of the National Park Service and details its use in repairing trails and roads, locating artifacts, restoring American battlefields, guiding development, understanding wildfires, and protecting fragile lands. Dozens of detailed examples illustrate the invaluable role of GIS mapping in national parks. ... Read more

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good for project ideas but wouldn't recommend
This book is good for general park-related GIS project ideas but it lacks any real/useful content. Just reading the titles at the top of each page gives you the gist of the whole book. The images are basically useless. There are random images thrown in just to take up space and any GIS-related images are too small for interpretation. Basically, all of the images are useless. If you have to get this book, buy a cheap used copy (mine was like $5).

Knowledge is power, but geographic knowledgeshows the way
This beautiful and intense book, stuffed with full-color maps in many formats, is not just for national park managers, those of us who are map addicts, and tech-types attracted to anything computer-based.Anyone who loves the outdoors, uses natural resources, or ponders wildlife biosystems will see how geographic information systems (GIS) have -- and will even more -- shape the future of our national park system.Although not for the purely casual reader, Mapping the Future illustrates so well the surprisingly diverse GIS applications already used in many of our parks... from snow-removal in Glacier Park to wildfire management in Southern California.The National Park Service plans extensive GIS information access for use by the general public.This book is a step towards understanding the amazing data available to all of us. ... Read more

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Time has always been a fascinating dimension of human existence. It is also an aspect in the field of geographic information science that today is getting more attention than ever before. Although the concept of storing unique attribute information linked to objects within a GIS is fundamental, adding the time element raises some intriguing questions and presents new difficulties. Time adds process to pattern and the inclusion of temporal aspects within a GIS opens new perspectives. It is definitely one of the most exciting prospects that lies ahead in this field.

The book deals with the integration of temporal information in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The main purpose of a temporal or time-integrative GIS is to reproduce spatio-temporal processes or sequences of events of the realworld in a model in such a way as to make them accessible for spatial query, analysis and visualisation. The volume reflects theoretical thoughts on the interrelations of space and time and includes practical examples taken from various fields of application (spatial/environmental analysis, demographics, history, business data warehousing). ... Read more

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GIS data and tools are revolutionizing transportation research and decision making, allowing transportation analysts and professionals to understand and solve complex transportation problems that were previously impossible.Here, Miller and Shaw present a comprehensive discussion of fundamental geographic science and the applications of these principles using GIS and other software tools.By providing thorough and accessible discussions of transportation analysis within a GIS environment, this volume fills a critical niche in GIS-T and GIS literature. ... Read more

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Comprehensive and thorough
Having been a student with Harvey Miller probably makes my review somewhat biased. Nevertheless, this is an excellent book if you're a student or professional in the field of GIS and need to know how GIS can be applied in transportation, or vice versa, knowing tranportation, this book will tell you what GIS can do for you. Mind you, this is not for the fainthearted, this is solid academic work and presumes some academic knowlegde prior to reading this book. It is specked with references that are hard to get, and you are likely to spend more time in the library reading up on the bibliography than digesting the actual text. Still, if GIS-T is your line of research, you cannot avoid having this book. It is by far one of the most comprehensive I have seen. It is clear that the authors posess solid knowledge and have covered a wide field and left nothing out. It may have a rather inhibitive price; in hindsight it was well worth the money spent. ... Read more

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Learning and Using Geographic Information Systems: ArcGIS 9.x Edition has been written by two leading GIS researchers and educators from Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz School. Due to the growing demand for geographic information systems within MIS, business, public policy, and other schools, this text offers a one-stop education package that will empower users to master this compelling technology. Using carefully-coordinated text reading material and step-by-step tutorials, this text introduces users to principles and concepts of GIS as well as specific instructions on ArcGIS 9.x, the leading GIS software package. ... Read more

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Not Bad, Was Expecting More
While the book was informative and gives some theory, I found the lessons too simplistic.There are other workbooks out there students will find much more challenging.For a very basic understanding of GIS and using ESRI's product the book gets a passing grade. ... Read more

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This book covers the principles, techniques and standards for online GIS, including online spatial information and data warehousing. It examines the idea of metadata and outlines why it is important today, especially in the context of online information. It explains the underlying methodologies, including relevant standards, and the tools and skills needed to manage metadata. Finally the subject is placed in the context of global GIS: putting data online; creating metadata; creating virtual data warehouses; geographic agents and spatial data mining. It includes detailed descriptions adn demonstrations of crucial processes, such as implementing spatial queries and map-building online. ... Read more

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This book shows how virtual geographies are created for researching and teaching using techniques from the field of virtual reality. It will be of great interest to those working in GIS, Geography and Computer Science. ... Read more

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With the onslaught of emergent technology in academia, libraries are privy to many innovative techniques to recognize and classify geospatial dataabove and beyond the traditional map librarianship. As librarians become more involved in the development and provision of GIS services and resources, they encounter both problems and solutions.

Integrating Geographic Information Systems into Library Services: A Guide for Academic Libraries integrates traditional map librarianship and contemporary issues in digital librarianship within a framework of a global embedded information infrastructure, addressing technical, legal, and institutional factors such as collection development, reference and research services, and cataloging/metadata, as well as issues in accessibility and standards. ... Read more

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Monitoring Land Supply with Geographic Information Systems Theory, Practice, and Parcel-Based Approaches

Monitoring the supply of buildable land and its capacity to accommodate growth within urbanizing regions is an increasingly important component of urban planning and growth management. Recent developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have opened up new opportunities for local and regional government to monitor land supply and capacity. Based on a study sponsored by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, this book reviews the state of the art in land monitoring, particularly as it benefits from the introduction of GIS data and analysis capabilities at the level of individual land parcels.

Monitoring Land Supply with Geographic Information Systems addresses:
* Technical and methodological frameworks for data collection and analysis as well as applications to a range of policy concerns
* Case studies of successful land monitoring programs, including Portland, Oregon; Montgomery County, Maryland; and the Puget Sound Regional Council in Washington
* Thematic topics ranging from database design to urban simulation modeling to organizational contexts
* Detailed findings of a national survey of land supply monitoring programs

This guide presents a comprehensive, timely, and critical overview of a fast-emerging field of planning and policy analysis. It provides an invaluable resource to professionals, including land use and economic development planners, GIS analysts, local government officials, and private developers. ... Read more

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not 400+ pages
I just recieved the book, and it appears to be what I was looking for, but on Amazon.com it is listed as being over 400 pages.The book is only 335 pages with the last 100 pages being an appendix, glossary of terms, and an index.For the price of the book, the correct number of pages should be correct. ... Read more

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Geographic information systems have developed rapidly in thepast decade, and are now a major class of software, with applicationsthat include infrastructure maintenance, resource management,agriculture, Earth science, and planning. But a lack of standards hasled to a general inability for one GIS to interoperate with another.It is difficult for one GIS to share data with another, or for peopletrained on one system to adapt easily to the commands and userinterface of another. Failure to interoperate is a problem at manylevels, ranging from the purely technical to the semantic and theinstitutional. Interoperating Geographic Information Systems is about effortsto improve the ability of GISs to interoperate, and has been assembledthrough a collaboration between academic researchers and the softwarevendor community under the auspices of the US National Center forGeographic Information and Analysis and the Open GIS Consortium Inc.It includes chapters on the basic principles and the variousconceptual frameworks that the research community has developed tothink about the problem. Other chapters review a wide range ofapplications and the experiences of the authors in trying to achieveinteroperability at a practical level. Interoperability opens enormouspotential for new ways of using GIS and new mechanisms for exchangingdata, and these are covered in chapters on information marketplaces,with special reference to geographic information. Institutionalarrangements are also likely to be profoundly affected by the trendtowards interoperable systems, and nowhere is the impact ofinteroperability more likely to cause fundamental change than ineducation, as educators address the needs of a new generation of GISusers with access to a new generation of tools. The book concludeswith a series of chapters on education and institutional change. Interoperating Geographic Information Systems is suitable as asecondary text for graduate level courses in computer science,geography, spatial databases, and interoperability and as a referencefor researchers and practitioners in industry, commerce andgovernment. ... Read more