{"product_id":"the-handbook-of-geographic-information-science-hardback-9781405107952","title":"The Handbook of Geographic Information Science (Hardback) 9781405107952","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Handbook of Geographic Information Science\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\"\u003eJohn P. Wilson (Edited by), JP Wilson (Author), A. Stewart Fotheringham (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405107952, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 10 August 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e652 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 18.3 x 3.9 cm, 1.332 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\"Each chapter contains a valuable list of literature, and the book ends with an exten­sive, 15-page index. This makes this textbook a valuable and useful companion for students of geoinformation, geoinformatics, geocompu­tation, and geoprocessing (GIScience), as well as for experienced scientists and professionals applying GIS.\" (\u003ci\u003eGeologos\u003c\/i\u003e, 2010)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is quite extraordinary value providing a timely and extensive review of much of the discipline. Serious researchers and students alike should see it as an essential addition to their GIScience library.\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Regional Science\u003c\/i\u003e, May 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The topics covered are wide ranging, covering many aspects of GI science.... A good spread of authors from Europe, North America and Australia.\" (\u003ci\u003eReference Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Issue 6 2008)\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\"\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eHandbook\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference and a guide to the rapidly expanding field of Geographic Information Science.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned for students and researchers who want an in-depth treatment of the subject, including background information\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprises around 40 substantial essays, each written by a recognized expert in a particular area\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the full spectrum of research in GIS\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurveys the increasing number of applications of GIS\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePredicts how GIS is likely to evolve in the near future\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of Figures. \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeographic Information Science: An Introduction: A. Stewart Fotheringham (National University of Ireland) and John P. Wilson (University of Southern California).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Data Issues:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. The Availability of Geographic Data: The Current Technical and Institutional Environment: David J. Cowen (University of South Carolina).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Social Data: David J. Martin (University of Southampton).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Remote Sensing: Brian G. Lees (University of New South Wales).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Spatialization: Andre Skupin (San Diego State University) and Sara I. Fabrikant (University of Zurich).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Uncertainty in Spatial Databases: Ashley Morris (DePaul University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. On the Identification of Uncertainties in Spatial Data and Their Quantification with Probability Distribution Functions: James D. Brown (Universiteit van Amsterdam) and Gerald B. M. Heuvelink (Wageningen University and Research Centre).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Database Trends and Challenges:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Object-Oriented Database Management Systems: Shashi Shekhar and Ranga Raju Vatsavai (University of Minnesota).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Adding the Z Dimension: Michael F. Hutchinson (Australian National University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Adding Time into Geographic Information Science Databases: May Yuan (University of Oklahoma).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Geospatial Data Integration: Craig A. Knoblock and Cyrus Shahabi (University of Southern California).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Visualization:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Mapping in a Digital Age: William E. Cartwright (RHIT University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Generalization of Spatial Databases: William A. Mackaness (University of Edinburgh).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Geographic Information Science and Surfaces: Nicholas J. Tate (University of Leicester), Peter F. Fisher (City University), and David J. Martin (University of Southampton).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Fuzzy Classification and Mapping: Vincent B. Robinson (University of Toronto).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Rule-Based Mapping: A-Xing Zhu (University of Wisconsin).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Multivariate Geovisualization: Mark Gahegan (Pennsylvania State University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Virtual Reality in Geographic Information Science: Michael Batty (University College London).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Knowledge Elicitation:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Inference and Spatial Data: Chris Brunsdon (University of Leicester).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. Geographic Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery: Harvey J. Miller (University of Utah).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. The Geospatial Semantic Web: Frederico Fonseca (Pennsylvania State University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Spatial Analysis:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21. Quantitative Methods and Geographic Information Systems: Martin Charlton (National University of Ireland).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22. Spatial Cluster Analysis: Geoffrey M. Jacquez (BioMedware, Inc., Ann Arbor).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23. Terrain Analysis: Yongxin Deng (Western Illinois University), John P. Wilson (University of Southern California), and John C. Gallant (CSIRO Land and Water, Canberra).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24. Dynamic Modeling: Jochen Albrecht (City University of New York).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI GIS and Society:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25. Institutional Geographic Information Science and GI Partnering: David Tulloch (State University of New Jersey).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26. Participatory Geographic Information Science: Daniel Weiner and Trevor M. Harris (West Virginia University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27. Geographic Information Science and Participatory Decision Making: Piotr Jankowski (San Diego State University) and Timothy L. Nyerges (University of Washington).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28. Surveys of People and Place: Peter H. Dana (Georgetown).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29. Geographic Information, Personal Privacy, and the Law: George C. H. Cho (University of Canberra).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30. Geographic Information in Education: Joseph J. Kerski (Denver Federal Center).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII: Future Trends and Challenges:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31. Web-based Geographic Information Science: Christopher B. Jones (Cardiff University) and Ross S. Purves (University of Zurich).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32. Location-based Services and Geographic Information Science: Allan J. Brimicombe (University of East London).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33. Geographic Information Science: The Grand Challenges: Michael F. Goodchild (University of California).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34. 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