
An introduction to geographical information systems
Title:
An introduction to geographical information systems
Author:
Heywood, D. Ian.
ISBN:
9780131293175
Personal Author:
Edition:
3rd ed.
Publication Information:
Harlow, England ; New York : Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006.
Physical Description:
xxxiii, 426 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Contents:
What is GIS? -- Spatial data -- Spatial data modelling -- Database management -- Data input and editing -- Data analysis -- Analytical modelling in GIS -- Output : from new maps to enhanced decisions -- The development of computer methods for handling spatial data -- Data quality issues -- Human and organizational issues -- GIS project design and management -- The future of GIS.