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by Paul A. Longley (Author), Michael F. Goodchild (Author), David J. Maguire (Author), David W. Rhind (Author) "This chapter introduces the concept of representation, or the construction of a digital model of some aspect of the Earth's surface..." (more)
Key Phrases: strong positive spatial autocorrelation, geographic data models, dasymetric mapping, New York, Core Curriculum, John Wiley (more...)
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Editorial Reviews
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"a compelling and accessible text" "The team of authors is one of the most distinguished ever assembled to write a GI textbook" "Once in a generation a textbook appears which redefines its field and becomes the standard for years to come. This is such a book." (GI News, June 2001)

"It is up-to-date, trendy in style but nonetheless well written." (Geometrics World, September 2001)

"It is an excellent book and one that the authors can rightly be proud of." (Civil Engineering Surveyor, November 2001)

"Once in a while a book comes along that makes you sit up and take notice. This is one of those times. As an introduction to the seductive world of GIS, it is unsurpassed". (Geography, January 2002)

"...it packages very good material in a highly attractive, interesting and palatable way..." (Environmental Planning B, Vol.29, No.4 2002) 

"...The text is excellent and competitors would be hard pushed to beat it...I would definitely recommend it..." (Information Technology and Tourism, Vol.5, No.2)

Review
"a compelling and accessible text" "The team of authors is one of the most distinguished ever assembled to write a GI textbook" "Once in a generation a textbook appears which redefines its field and becomes the standard for years to come. This is such a book." (GI News, June 2001)

"It is up-to-date, trendy in stryle but nonetheless well written." (Geometrics World, September 2001)

"It is an excellent book and one that the authors can rightly be proud of." (Civil Engineering Surveyor, November 2001)

"Once in a while a book comes along that makes you sit up and take notice. This is one of those times. As an introduction to the seductive world of GIS, it is unsurpassed". (Geography, January 2002)

"...it packages very good material in a highly attractive, interesting and palatable way..." (Environmental Planning B, Vol.29, No.4 2002) 

"...The text is excellent and competitors would be hard pushed to beat it...I would definitely recommend it..." (Information Technology and Tourism, Vol.5, No.2)

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 472 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (August 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471892750
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471892755
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #159,877 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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