Paul A. Longley, Michael F. Goodchild,
David Maguire, David W. Rhind
ISBN: 0-471-32182-6
Hardcover
1296 pages
February 1999
From a review of the First Edition:
"The book is timely, packed with useful background information, and
thought-provoking in its treatment of future prospects . . . the
definitive guide to GIS."-Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing
The one-stop source for current and comprehensive information on GIS-now
in a new edition
The long-awaited Second Edition of Geographical Information Systems brings
this definitive reference up-to-date with the latest developments in GIS
techniques and practice. Completely restructured and rewritten by a select
international team of almost 100 GIS experts, it remains the resource of
choice for anyone seeking detailed, state-of-the-art information on all
key aspects of this revolutionary spatial science technology-from
underlying principles and methodology
(Volume 1) to management and practical applications (Volume 2).
Unmatched in scope by any other reference on the subject, Geographical
Information Systems, Second Edition provides crucial background on basic
GIS concepts and addresses the radical shifts and changes that have taken
place in GIS technology and its uses. The new edition comes complete with
color illustrations, helpful cross-referencing, plus an extensive
bibliography, a list of acronyms, and more-a full range of features that
make this landmark resource easier to use than ever.
Volume 1 offers in-depth coverage of key GIS principles and technical
issues, including:
Spatial representation, spatial distributions, and spatial data
Data quality, error detection, and spatial analysis
New GIS technology, from networked and "open" GIS to desktop environments
Current spatial database management methods
Data capture using the latest remote sensing and global positioning system (GPS) technologies
Techniques for transforming and linking geographical data