{"product_id":"gis-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394318353","title":"GIS For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394318353","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGIS For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJami Dennis (Author), Michael N. DeMers (With), Michael N. DeMers (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394318353, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 May 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.5 x 2.8 cm, 0.499 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA jargon-free primer on GIS concepts and the essential tech tools\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeographic Information Systems (GIS) is the fascinating technology field that's all about understanding and visualizing our world. \u003ci\u003eGIS For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e introduces you to the essential skills you'll need if you want to become a geospatial data guru. You'll learn to read, analyze, and interpret maps, and you'll discover how GIS professionals create digital models of landscapes, cities, weather patterns, and beyond. Understand how advances in technology, including AI, are turning GIS tools into powerful assets for solving real-world problems and protecting the planet. This beginner-friendly book makes it easy to grasp necessary GIS concepts so you can apply GIS in your organization, pursue a career in this dynamic field, or just impress others with your geographic knowledge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the basics of data analysis, interpretation, and modeling using Geographic Information Systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain the skills to read and interpret all types of maps and visual GIS information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how GIS is used in fields like urban planning, environmental science, business, and disaster management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore whether a career in GIS could be right for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGIS For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect starting point for students, professionals, and anyone curious about the potential of GIS as a technology or career choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: GIS: Geography on Steroids 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Understanding GIS 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Learning GIS Core Concepts 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Maps 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Geography Goes Digital 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Creating a Conceptual Model 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Understanding the GIS Data Models 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Keeping Track of Attribute Data 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Collecting Geographic Data 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Retrieving, Counting, and Characterizing Geography 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Exploring the World through Raster Data 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Finding Features in Vector Data 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Searching for Geographic Objects, Distributions, and Groups 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Analyzing Geographic Patterns 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Measuring Distance 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Working with Statistical Surfaces 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Exploring Topographic Surfaces 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Working with Networks 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Exploring Map Overlay 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Mastering Map Algebra and Cartographic Models 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: GIS Output and Application 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Generating Output with GIS 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Automating GIS 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: GIS in Organizations and Career Development 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten GIS Software Options 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten GIS Data Sources 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten GIS Trends to Watch 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 345\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Geography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geography%20%5BRG%5D%22\"\u003eRG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453489869080,"sku":"9781394318353","price":17.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394318353.jpg?v=1785285098","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/gis-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394318353","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}