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Offering readers a comprehensive introduction to the applications of GIS concepts, GIS: A Visual Approach Second Edition unique layout provides clear, highly intuitive graphics and corresponding concept descriptions on the same or facing page. It is both an ideal introduction to GIS concepts and an invaluable reference for experienced professionals. The book imparts fundamental GIS concepts, principles, and real-life application via easy-to-grasp illustrations matched with concise, nontechnical textual explanations.
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A nontechnical, visual shortcut to mastering GIS fundamentals, pairing intuitive graphs and illustrations with concise definitions of GIS concepts and examples of real-life applications. Coverage includes GIS and the information age, GIS basics, data manipulation, raster and vector for nontechnicians, topology, analysis, site suitability, and data conversion. Useful for students and professionals new to GIS, including those for whom English is a second language, and as a reference for more experienced practitioners. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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