Geographic Information Systems and Science - Tapa dura

"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)

This landmark text captures and redefines the richness and diversity of GIS, in an accessible form. It presents a clearly-defined path to a world of learning about GIS, using the Internet and closely-couples reference sources. It is richly produced and illustrated unlike any other in the field, with over 300 full colour illustrations. Unique in several ways, it presents comprehensive treatments of: - Geographic Information Science - the scientific context to GIS, technical content and geographic implications - The real value of GIS - illustrated using real world applications. Treatments emphasize operational, tactical and strategic issues - The impact of Internet GIS on interdisciplinary science and society - The pivotal role of GIS as a business driver in the information age - including the role of GIS as a business asset and the operational dynamics of its use in practice Learning resources include: - Links to ESRI's Virtual Campus which includes modules specially written to accompany the book (http://campus.esri.com) - Instructor's Manual to assist in the planning and use of this text in a variety of academic environments (http://www wiley.co.uk/gis) - Free on-line access to relevant chapters of the first edition of the two-volume 'Big Book 1' (http://www wiley. co.uk/gis) - Questions for further study at the end of each chapter (http://www wiley.co.uk/gis) - Powerpoint slides to assist teaching