A Primer Of Gis: Fundamental Geographic And Cartographic Concepts

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This pragmatic book introduces key concepts and skills to prepare students to understand and use geographic information systems (GIS). The text thoroughly explains what geographic information is, how it is represented and analyzed, and what it communicates about human and environmental activities and events that take place on our planet. Basic principles of map making and map reading are integrated with discussions of relevant information technologies and applications. Written in an accessible style, the text is organized into four parts that can be used in any sequence in entry-level and more specialized GIS courses. User-friendly features include practical examples and exercises, engaging vignettes, and helpful Internet resources.


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A PRIMER OF GIS A PRIMER OF FUNDAMENTAL GEOGRAPHIC AND CARTOGRAPHIC CONCEPTS Francis Harvey THE GUILFORD PRESS New York London © 2008 The Guilford Press A Division of Guilford Publications, Inc. 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012 www.guilford.com All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, microfilming, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the Publisher. Printed in the United States of America This book is printed on acid-free paper. Last digit is print number: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Harvey, Francis (Francis James) A primer of GIS : fundamental geographic and cartographic concepts / Francis Harvey. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 978-1-59385-565-9 (pbk. : alk. paper) ISBN-10: 1-59385-565-6 (pbk. : alk. paper) ISBN-13: 978-1-59385-566-6 (hardcover: alk. paper) ISBN-10: 1-59385-566-4 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Geo
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