{"product_id":"toward-spatial-humanities-historical-gis-and-spatial-history-hardback-9780253011800","title":"Toward Spatial Humanities; Historical GIS and Spatial History (Hardback) 9780253011800","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eToward Spatial Humanities\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eHistorical GIS and Spatial History\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eIan N. Gregory (Edited by), Alistair Geddes (Edited by), Les Roberts (Contributions by), Thomas Thevenin (Contributions by), Julia Hallam (Contributions by), Andrew Beveridge (Contributions by), Ruth Mostern (Contributions by), Humphrey Southall (Contributions by), Niall A. Cunningham (Contributions by), Robert M. Schwartz (Contributions by), Elijah Meeks (Contributions by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780253011800\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 14 April 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages, 46 b\u0026amp;w illus; 4 tables\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2 cm, 0.472 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\u003eToward Spatial Humanities is a good gateway into the evolving sub-discipline of historical GIS. Gregory and Geddes's introduction, conclusion, and endnotes give excellent summaries and references for further exploration. The case study chapters provide good examples of applying GIS to particular historical periods, places, and questions. We can never have too many cases for inspiration and guidance, for so much history remains unexamined from a geographical point of view.\u003c\/p\u003e (Southern Spaces) \u003cp\u003eThe six essays in this volume all make use of geographic information system (GIS) technology and all are concerned with tracing change over time. The articles' reliance on this technology supports the claim that the spatial humanities as a field are defined by the use of geographical technologies. . . Most importantly, GIS is an invaluable tool for discovering the relationships between different kinds of locatable data.Autumn 2015\u003c\/p\u003e (JRNL INTERDISCIPLINARY HISTORY) \u003cp\u003eThis book is of great use to any researcher familiar with HGIS, but this volume also has use for any humanities scholar concerned with issues of place and time. The original research contained in the six case studies, as well as the strongly argued theoretical sections in the editors' introduction and conclusion are clearly presented, accessible by student and professional academic alike.\u003c\/p\u003e (Social \u0026amp; Cultural Geography) \u003cp\u003eThe editors have assembled a splendid book, which will be read with profit by anyone who wishes to learn more about the application of the techniques, especially geographic information systems (GIS), used by the authors of the six chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e (American Historical Review)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to issues in history is among the most exciting developments in both digital and spatial humanities. Describing a wide variety of applications, the essays in this volume highlight the methodological and substantive implications of a spatial approach to history. They illustrate how the use of GIS is changing our understanding of the geographies of the past and has become the basis for new ways to study history. Contributors focus on current developments in the use of historical sources and explore the insights gained by applying GIS to develop historiography. Toward Spatial Humanities is a compelling demonstration of how GIS can contribute to our historical understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: From Historical GIS to Spatial Humanities: Deepening Scholarship and Broadening Technology \/ Ian N. Gregory and Alistair Y. Geddes\u003cbr\u003ePart One: Deeping Scholarship: Developing the Historiography through Spatial History \u003cbr\u003e1. Railways and Agriculture in France and Great Britain, 1850 to 1914 \/ Robert M. Schwartz and Thomas Thevenin\u003cbr\u003e2. The Development, Persistence and Change of Racial Segregation in United States Urban Areas: 1880 to 2010 \/ Andrew A. Beveridge\u003cbr\u003e3. Troubled Geographies: An Historical GIS of Religion, Society and Conflict in Ireland since the Great Famine \/ Niall Cunningham\u003cbr\u003ePart 2: Broadening Scholarship: Applying HGIS in New Ways\u003cbr\u003e4. Applying Historical GIS beyond the Academy: Four Use Cases for the Great Britain HGIS \/ Humphrey R. Southall\u003cbr\u003e5. The Politics of Territory in Song Dynasty China (960-1276 CE) \/ Elijah Meeks and Ruth Mostern\u003cbr\u003e6. Mapping the City in Film \/ Julia Hallam and Les Roberts\u003cbr\u003e7. Conclusions: From Historical GIS to Spatial Humanities: Challenges and Opportunities \/ Ian N. Gregory and Alistair Y. Geddes\u003cbr\u003e8. Further Reading: From Historical GIS to Spatial Humanities: An Evolving Literature \/ Ian N. Gregory\u003cbr\u003eContributors\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Indiana University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52523889262872,"sku":"9780253011800","price":52.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/toward-spatial-humanities-historical-gis-and-spatial-history-hardback-9780253011800","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}