The GIS Book: Understanding the Value and Implementation of Geographic Information Systems (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Proven through three highly praised editions, The GIS Book, Fifth Edition has been completely updated and greatly expanded. It is a resource for anyone who needs to understand what a Geographic Information System (GIS) is, how it applies to their profession, and what it can do. New topics include GIS Data Sources, Collection and Entry, GIS Data Quality, Managing and Maintaining GIS Data, GIS on the Internet, Government and Trade Association Activities. The discussion of "Legal Aspects of GIS" has been expanded to address Land Surveying and GIS. Another entirely new and important feature is a set of self-paced exercises designed to introduce the reader to the fundamentals of GIS using GIS data and software downloaded free over the Internet. Updated materials include GIS market data; GIS product descriptions; case studies; technology trends; and GIS resources, including associations, events, published material and educational institutions. Other enhancements include new graphics, an updated and expanded glossary and index, and better text organization. (Keywords: Introduction to GIS)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 238 pages
• Publisher: Onword Pr; 4 edition (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566901278
• ISBN-13: 978-1566901277
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,447,929 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for GIS beginners, August 7, 1997

By A Customer

Book was very helpful, and will be my desk reference. However, I do have one comment and question. The highway map shown on page 12 looks like a scanned state road map. The map may have been computer generated, but is it a true GIS? I don't think so. In these early days (years) of GIS, many computer generated maps have been portrayed as GIS, when they are not. This is due to confusion and plain lack of understanding. I think this has hurt the GIS field, and will only be overcome by time and the growth of the GIS applications

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable, June 12, 2000

By	Craig Bradford (Wahshington DC) - See all my reviews

I found this title to be very helpful for forecasting GIS implementation costs...thanks George

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comment amended, October 13, 1997

By A Customer

In my original review, I questioned whether a VDOT road map was a GIS system or not. The image appeared to me to be a scanned road map. After some research, George Korte, the author, responded that the map was produced by Intergraph's MGE GIS and cartographic publishing system. I thank the author for getting back to me on this issue. -Jonathan Soulen