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Geographic Information Systems for the Social Sciences: Investigating Space and Place 1st Edition

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ISBN-13: 978-0761928737
ISBN-10: 0761928731
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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc; 1 edition (August 4, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0761928731
  • ISBN-13: 978-0761928737
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.6 x 10 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #592,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 starsexcellent guidebook for good research practices
By Warren G on April 23, 2008
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I bought this book several months ago, but only just recently finished reading it. I got it on the recommendation of a colleague who recommended it, and I was not disappointed.
While the book is geared more towards social scientists and graduate students pursuing a career in social scientists, it does an excellent job of showing researchers common fallacies in using GIS for research. The book does not use many case studies, as other books do, which I think is more helpful because it allows the reader to think out how they would like to pursue their own direction in researching a topic, as opposed to a reader thinking, "well now, that doesn't really work for me," and tossing out the advice that comes from examples altogether.
The book is generic enough when talking about GIS systems that you don't get the feeling that you're reading a 200-page advertisement on the glories and wonders of ArcGIS. I also appreciate the layout of each chapter, opening with an outline of topics, an introduction, the main chapter, and then a summary. It gives you several opportunities to check to make sure you understand exactly what the authors are talking about.
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3.0 out of 5 starsGreat Introductory Book for Undergraduate Students
By Anony Mouse on July 30, 2013
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This book isn't bad. It's a great introduction, probably written for undergraduate students. It doesn't go into depth in any way, and you should only buy this book if you know NOTHING about GIS. It's very cursory, introductory, etc...
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat coverage of both GIS methods and theoretical applications
By EziHatch on September 29, 2015
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Great coverage of both GIS methods and theoretical applications. This is definitely a great text to use as an introduction for any social science researcher interested in applying a spatial component to their work. Book was also brand new as described. Great all around!
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3.0 out of 5 starsNo complaints
By Lindsey on February 11, 2013
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as an anthropologist the examples they use are sometimes hard to apply to my field, given that their examples are more sociological
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