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A primer of GIS fundamental geographic and cartographic concepts

This textbook examines the choices considered when creating geographic representations and cartographic representations, transforming spherical coordinates to planar coordinates, and modeling geographic data. Harvey (geography, University of Minnesota) introduces the three generic options for recording the locations and characteristics of things and events, the principles of remote sensing, map design elements, and geostatistical methods. Fifteen color plates are provided in the middle of the book, while black and white images are scattered throughout.

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  • "Primer of geographic information systems"

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  • "This textbook examines the choices considered when creating geographic representations and cartographic representations, transforming spherical coordinates to planar coordinates, and modeling geographic data. Harvey (geography, University of Minnesota) introduces the three generic options for recording the locations and characteristics of things and events, the principles of remote sensing, map design elements, and geostatistical methods. Fifteen color plates are provided in the middle of the book, while black and white images are scattered throughout."@en
  • "This textbook examines the choices considered when creating geographic representations and cartographic representations, transforming spherical coordinates to planar coordinates, and modeling geographic data. Harvey (geography, University of Minnesota) introduces the three generic options for recording the locations and characteristics of things and events, the principles of remote sensing, map design elements, and geostatistical methods. Fifteen color plates are provided in the middle of the book, while black and white images are scattered throughout."
  • "[This] text conveys the vast potential of GIS to transform information into knowledge. [In the text, the author] understands that GIS is the next-generation scientific framework for understanding complex problems - from global climate change to spatial networks of disease transmission - and he effectively communicates the basis for these analyses. A Primer of GIS brings spatial information and analysis alive for students and contextualizes it in the real (wired) world. This is an ideal introductory GIS text, and one I will certainly use in my classroom."@en
  • "This pragmatic book introduces key concepts and skills to prepare students to understand and use geographic information systems (GIS). The text thoroughly explains what geographic information is, how it is represented and analyzed, and what it communicates about human and environmental activities and events that take place on our planet. Basic principles of map making and map reading are integrated with discussions of relevant information technologies and applications. Written in an accessible style, the text is organized into four parts that can be used in any sequence in entry-level and more specialized GIS courses. User-friendly features include practical examples and exercises, engaging vignettes, and helpful Internet resources."@en

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  • "Llibres electrònics"

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  • "A primer of GIS fundamental geographic and cartographic concepts"@en
  • "A primer of GIS fundamental geographic and cartographic concepts"
  • "A Primer of GIS : Fundamental Geographic and Cartographic Concepts"
  • "Primer of gis : fundamental geographic and cartographic concepts"@en
  • "A primer of GIS : fundamental geographic and cartographic concepts"
  • "A primer of GIS : fundamental geographic and cartographic concepts"@en
  • "Primer of GIS: Fundamental Geographic and Cartographic Concepts"@en
  • "A primer of GIS : fndamental geographic and cartographic concepts"

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