Geographic Information Systems and Science

The Third Edition of this bestselling textbook has been fully revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field and still retains its accessible format to appeal to a broad range of students.nnNow divided into five clear sections the book investigates the unique, complex and difficult problems that are posed by geographic information and together they build into a holistic understanding of the key principles of GIS.nnThis is the most current, authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the field, that goes from fundamental principles to the big picture of:nn GIS and the New World Ordern security, health and well-beingn digital differentiation in GIS consumptionn the core organizing role of GIS in Geographyn the greening of GISn grand challenges of GISciencen science and explanationnnKey features:nn Four-colour throughoutn Associated website with free online resourcesn Teacher’s manual available for lecturersn A complete learning resource, with accompanying instructor links, free online lab resources and personal syllabin Includes learning objectives and review boxes throughout each chapternnNew in this edition:nn Completely revised with a new five part structure: Foundations; Principles; Techniques; Analysis; Management and Policyn All new personality boxes of current GIS practitionersn New chapters on Distributed GIS, Map Production, Geovisualization, Modeling, and Managing GIS