Geographic Information Systems: Socioeconomic Applications

ISBN-13: 9780415125727 / Angielski / Miękka / 1995 / 236 str.

David Martin;Martin David; David Martin

Opis

The second edition of this text builds on the strengths of the first, taking into account recent advances in GIS development and major new socio-economic datasets including new census data. The author presents an accessible introduction to the history, principles and techniques of GIS, with a focus on socio-economic applications. This non-technical overview of the collection, input, storage, manipulation and output of data addresses the needs of students and professionals who must understand and use GIS for the first time.

Recenzje

`An insightful, comprehensive and accessible account of GIS theory and practice. Martin's own research is at the forefront of socioeconomic and demographic applications of GIS; This updated text is sure to be widely read and deserves to be high on the list of essential reading for all GIS users.' - Stephen Matthews, Pennsylvania State University

O autorze

Martin, David