Geographic Information Systems by Tor Bernhardsen - 9780471419686

Geographic Information SystemsAn Introduction\nAuthor(s): Tor Bernhardsen\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9780471419686, 978-0471419686\nSynopsis\n\""If we are to solve many of the problems facing us-in the cities, in the wild areas of the earth, in the atmosphere, and the oceans-we shall need the help of skilled users of GIS technology. If readers can master what is in this volume, they will be well started on this enterprise.\"" -From the Foreword by Jack Dangermond President of ESRI Praise for previous editions: \""One of only a small number of texts devoted to the technology of GIS that are truly introductory in nature. . . . Very readable and of moderate length. Those who are real novices to GIS will find this one attractive.\"" -Computers and Geosciences \""Well-rendered and very clear line drawings . . . well written, with a well-balanced blend of technical/theoretical concepts and more applied fac.