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The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis Volume 1: Geographic Patterns & Relationships [Paperback]

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Publication Date: August 1, 1999 | ISBN-10: 1879102064 | ISBN-13: 978-1879102064 | Edition: 1
How to conduct accurate analysis using powerful GIS software tools.

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"This is not a software manual, and it rightly avoids tying to any particular brand or version of GIS. So although its origins are in ESRI, it should be valuable to users working with other brands of GIS, and will be useful to professionals who are concerned about interoperability across different brands, because of its focus on the basic principles of simple spatial analysis rather than on any one software product. ESRI has done the field a great service by sponsoring and publishing this book". -- Michael F. Goodchild National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis University of California, Santa Barbara

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In the next decade, the use of GIS analysis will grow. A new type of user will emerge--the spatial scientist. A significant number of GIS users will emerge as advanced modelers. Our goal is to help you expand your analytical GIS skills and sophistication. To do that, ESRI plans to add another book to this series covering more advanced analysis concepts and methods.
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 186 pages
  • Publisher: ESRI Press; 1 edition (August 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1879102064
  • ISBN-13: 978-1879102064
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #199,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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“ If you have some experience with ARC - you will love this book. ” Lori Fleming  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
“ If you need a book that will help you understand GIS analysis, this is a great place. ” GIS user  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
“ Come on ESRI, you can do better than that. ” Daniel Courtney  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Starting Point August 30, 2002
By David Edwards
Format:Paperback
You have to take this book for what it is. An extremely basic, starting point for any would-be GIS Analyst. The book contains wonderful examples of how one may use GIS to analyze "real world problems" using both raster and vector models. This book in essence shows people how GIS can be used to analyze problems, without specifically showing them how to analyze problems. I would recommend this book for people who are new to GIS analysis and IT managers who's departments use GIS. While this book will not demonstrate how GIS problems are solved, it illustrates what kinds of problems can be solved using a GIS, any GIS. This book, although it is published by a software company, is not a software manual by any stretch of the imagination (and it was not intended to be one). The examples can be replicated on any commercially available GIS package.

Note: Do not buy this book if you are an advanced GIS user, you probably already know most of what is contained in the book.

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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars call it GIS Analysis for dummies December 6, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
while it doesn't get into specifics about actually using any GIS software, this book explains in layman's terms the basics of spatial relationships. if you're ready to start getting beyond just making maps with GIS, this is an excellent place to start.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Good 2nd Book for GIS beginners April 20, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
After reading "GIS for Everyone", which shows you how to do some basic things with GIS, this book shows you what to do. There's an ample supply of examples in this book, although somewhat repetative. The extensive use of color was surprising given the relatively low cost of this book compared to similar titles. Some of the GIS images are quite small and a small reading magnifier will help seeing the differences that, for example, changes in cell size can make in GIS images.

This book helps you make the transition from making maps to doing GIS analysis.

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5.0 out of 5 stars required textbook
this was a required textbook.
like all textbooks, informative.
the book is useful in its purpose.

all aspects of transaction were satisfactory.
Published 19 months ago by consumer
4.0 out of 5 stars Basic - Well Written - Not specific to any GIS software
This book is very basic, but it was intended to be. It is very well written and well organized. I'd recommend it as an intro. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mary Zylo
5.0 out of 5 stars Used in a class but is good for self study
With GIS being all the rage - this is a great book to further knowledge. this is one of 2 that go with the Tutorial Vol 2. Read more
Published on January 30, 2010 by Lori Fleming
2.0 out of 5 stars Definitely not an Introduction to GIS
As a newcomer to GIS I was very disappointed with this book. It is purported to "be invaluable reading for the people encountering GIS for the first time". Read more
Published on November 24, 2009 by Daniel Courtney
5.0 out of 5 stars Great companion textbook
I've always known what the GIS analysis tools were, and have used many of them. But this book lays down a framework for deciding which techniques to use, and why. Read more
Published on April 22, 2009 by D. Allen
4.0 out of 5 stars analyzing spatial patterns concepts
This book presents concepts of analyzing spatial patterns include mapping where things are, mapping the most and least, mapping density, finding what's inside, finding what's... Read more
Published on May 22, 2006 by Gary Sprandel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great place to begin
Some ESRI books are only extended marketing brochures. This is not. If you need a book that will help you understand GIS analysis, this is a great place. Read more
Published on March 18, 2006 by GIS user
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