Exploring Geographic Information Systems

Uses case studies to examine the various applications of each type of geographic information. * Considers geographic information as a technical problem, an empowering application, a pure science endeavor, an academic pursuit and a social necessity. * Provides a wide range of examples and applications to help readers understand technical discussions.

Fuzzy logic and continuous classification methods are presented as methods for linking the two spatial paradigms.

Publisher's description: This comprehensive look at GIS doesn't overwhelm with details, equations, or computer codes. Instead the author interweaves the ideas of geographic inquiry and spatial discovery, inviting readers to join in the excitement of discovery as it takes place within the computerized world of the digital GIS databases. After discussing spatial and mapping concepts, the author sequentially addresses the components of GIS systems. A final chapter spotlights the process of designing and implementing a GIS system.

Geographic Information Systems for the Social Sciences: Investigating Space and Place is the first book to take a cutting-edge approach to integrating spatial concepts into the social sciences. In this text, authors Steven J. Steinberg and Sheila L. Steinberg simplify GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for practitioners and students in the social sciences through the use of examples and actual program exercises so that they can become comfortable incorporating this research tool into their repertoire and scope of interest. The authors provide learning objectives for each chapter, chapter summaries, links to relevant Web sites, as well as suggestions for student research projects.

These authors' contributions helped bring to national, state, and federal agencies the powerful new suite of geospatial tools for issues ranging from land use management to population enumeration."--BOOK JACKET.

For students and professionals who wish to quickly become proficient with spacial analytical techniques employed in geographic information systems.

Summarizes a growing body of information on applications of geographic information systems (GIS) in fisheries research and management.

Due to the growing demand for Geographic Information Systems within the MIS, Public Policy, and Business School curriculums, An Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Step-by-Step Tutorial for ArcExplorer, offers a comprehensive guide that will empower users to master this compelling technology. Using carefully organized lessons and step-by-step instructions, this text will introduce users to principles and resources on GIS as well as specific instructions on ArcExplorer, a leading GIS software package.

"This book provides a comprehensive treatment of collaborative GIS focusing on system design, group spatial planning and mapping; modeling, decision support, and visualization; and internet and wireless applications"--Provided by publisher.