{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-geographic-information-systems-gis-analysis-applying-arcgis-pro-hardback-9781394252169","title":"Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis; Applying ArcGIS Pro (Hardback) 9781394252169","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eApplying ArcGIS Pro\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to GIS at the college level. It is well-suited as a primary textbook for undergraduate courses, while also serving as a valuable resource for self-directed learners seeking to build a strong foundation in GIS. \u003cp\u003e Dr. Tang effectively integrates core GIS concepts with real-world applications and hands-on tutorials, creating a balanced learning experience that is both practical and intellectually grounded. The inclusion of applied examples helps bridge theory and practice (an essential component for developing competent GIS professionals). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e I will admit a degree of bias in appreciating the inclusion of New York State–based examples. These case studies are a gratifying reminder of the sustained effort by the team I led in developing and maintaining the New York State GIS Clearinghouse, supported by contributions from agencies across all levels of government and sectors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The book progresses logically, beginning with foundational principles of GIS and advancing through key topics such as data processing, spatial analysis, and digital cartography. The accompanying website, which provides datasets for eleven tutorial exercises, significantly enhances the learning experience by enabling readers to apply concepts in a structured, hands-on manner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Overall, this text is a strong contribution to GIS education and a practical guide for anyone looking to understand and apply GIS in real-world contexts.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Frank Winters, Former New York State Geographic Information Officer (GIO) Chair, National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) Advocacy Committee Board Member, National Geospatial Collaborative (NGC)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTao Tang (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394252169, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 14 August 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e560 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 18.5 x 3.3 cm, 1.247 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to GIS at the college level. It is well-suited as a primary textbook for undergraduate courses, while also serving as a valuable resource for self-directed learners seeking to build a strong foundation in GIS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr. Tang effectively integrates core GIS concepts with real-world applications and hands-on tutorials, creating a balanced learning experience that is both practical and intellectually grounded. The inclusion of applied examples helps bridge theory and practice (an essential component for developing competent GIS professionals).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI will admit a degree of bias in appreciating the inclusion of New York State–based examples. These case studies are a gratifying reminder of the sustained effort by the team I led in developing and maintaining the New York State GIS Clearinghouse, supported by contributions from agencies across all levels of government and sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book progresses logically, beginning with foundational principles of GIS and advancing through key topics such as data processing, spatial analysis, and digital cartography. The accompanying website, which provides datasets for eleven tutorial exercises, significantly enhances the learning experience by enabling readers to apply concepts in a structured, hands-on manner.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverall, this text is a strong contribution to GIS education and a practical guide for anyone looking to understand and apply GIS in real-world contexts.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eFrank Winters, Former New York State Geographic Information Officer (GIO) Chair, National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) Advocacy Committee Board Member, National Geospatial Collaborative (NGC)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnique and authoritative reference combining concepts, theories, and hands-on analysis in the ArcGIS Pro software environment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e bridges the gap between academic discussions and research with public and private professional practices in the field. The book discusses and illustrates essential concepts and theories, with tutorials showing students how to conduct hands-on analysis in the ArcGIS Pro software environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary material for this text includes data files for the tutorials and student exercises. All datasets are sourced from public domains, including the US Census Bureau data, the New York State ITS Geospatial Services, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), the GIS Services of Erie County New York, and others. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a highly qualified academic, the book covers topics such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital data models representing geographic information, including vector, raster, and 3D models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods of spatial data input in vector and raster data formats to incorporate geographic features and events with their attribute data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeographic data collections in natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences, and relational, spatial, and structural querying of a database\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordinate systems, map projection, geo-referencing, geographic analyses, and internet-enabled geographic information sharing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpatial interpolation and spatial statistical analysis, network analysis, digital mapping, and map presentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for GIS analysts and technicians, urban planners, civil engineers, and computer scientists, along with students in related programs of study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface x\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgment xi\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author xii\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Companion Website xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Foundations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to Analyses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcepts and Theories 3\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is an Information System? 6\u003cbr\u003eWhat Does Geography Study? 7\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is a GIS? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Digital Data Models Representing Geographic Information 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcepts and Theories 37\u003cbr\u003eVector Data Format 37\u003cbr\u003ePoints 38\u003cbr\u003eLines 39\u003cbr\u003ePolygons or Areas 39\u003cbr\u003eRaster Data Format 46\u003cbr\u003eRun-length Encoding 49\u003cbr\u003eQuadtree Method 50\u003cbr\u003eTracing or Digitizing 52\u003cbr\u003eExtracting Vector Objects in Points, Lines, or Polygons from Raster Data 53\u003cbr\u003e3D GIS Data Models or Data Format 53\u003cbr\u003eTriangulated Irregular Network 53\u003cbr\u003eDigital Elevation Models 54\u003cbr\u003eLiDAR Point Cloud 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Fundamentals of Geographic Information Data Processing 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Geographic Information Database and Database Management 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcepts and Theories 83\u003cbr\u003eMethods of Spatial Data Input in Vector and Raster Data Formats 84\u003cbr\u003eIncorporating Geographic Features and Events with Their Attribute Data 88\u003cbr\u003eRDB, Spatial, and Structural Querying of Database 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Geographic Information Data Gathering and Data Collections 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcepts and Theories 121\u003cbr\u003eGeographic Information Primary (Original) Data Collections 121\u003cbr\u003eGeographic Data Collections in Natural Science and Engineering: Survey of Geospatial Data 122\u003cbr\u003eGeographic Data Collections in Social Sciences 130\u003cbr\u003eRemote Sensing as the Method of GI Data Collections 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Coordinate Systems, Map Projection, and Geo-referencing in GIS 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcepts and Theories 171\u003cbr\u003eModeling of the Earth 171\u003cbr\u003eHorizontal and Vertical Datums for Measuring and Representing GIS Data 172\u003cbr\u003eGeographic Coordinate System and Projected Coordinate Systems for GIS Data Referencing 172\u003cbr\u003eRelative Geographic Coordinate (Referencing) Systems 184\u003cbr\u003eLinear Referencing System 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Fundamentals of Geographic Information Analysis 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Basic Spatial (Geographic) Analyses in Vector Data Environment 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcepts and Theories 219\u003cbr\u003eDistance Calculation, Extract Spatial Data, and Create New Datasets 219\u003cbr\u003eBuffering Operations 224\u003cbr\u003eOverlay Spatial Data and Create New Datasets 226\u003cbr\u003eAdd and Calculate Attribute Fields in Spatial Datasets 232\u003cbr\u003eSummarize, Calculate Statistics, and Aggregate Attributes or Features for Spatial Datasets 233\u003cbr\u003eModel Relationships of Spatial Objects and Features 234\u003cbr\u003eDiscover Geographic Patterns of Spatial Objects and Features 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Basic Spatial Analyses in Raster Data Environment 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcepts and Theories 261\u003cbr\u003eDistance Operations 262\u003cbr\u003eLocal Raster Operations 265\u003cbr\u003eNeighborhood or Focal Operations 269\u003cbr\u003eZonal Operations 270\u003cbr\u003eGlobal Operations 271\u003cbr\u003eSpatial Data (Map) Algebra 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Three-dimensional (3D) Spatial Analyses 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcepts and Theories 305\u003cbr\u003eUrban and Regional Planning 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Advanced Concepts and Applications of Geographic Information Analysis 347\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Spatial Interpolation and Spatial Statistical Analysis 349\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcepts and Theories 349\u003cbr\u003eSpatial 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