Gebundenes Buch

Re-Presenting GIS

Beschreibung

'Geographical information science' is not merely a technicalsubject but also poses theoretical questions on the nature ofgeographic representation and whether there exist limits on theability of GI systems to deal with certain objects and issues.This book presents the debate surrounding technical GISand theory of representation from an 'inside' GIS perspective.
* Chapters are authored by leading researchers from a range offields including geographers, planners, ecologists and computerscientists from Europe and North America.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Englisch
• Gewicht: 720g
• ISBN-13: 9780470848470
• ISBN-10: 0470848472
• Artikelnr.: 11450864

Rezensionen

"It would be a pity if this valuable collection of essays were left to an academic audience alone ... definitely relevant for the professionals too." (GIS Professional, March/April 2006)
"This book is a welcome addition to the GIS literature for researchers and practitioners." (The Geographical Journal 2006)