This volume is a basic source on Geographic Information Systems for archaeologists, anthropologists and social scientists in related disciplines. It concentrates on computerised spatial information processing for researchers and workers in archaeology as the now encounter this technology for the first time.
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Over 30 essays present theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects and case studies of using geographic information systems to study human development within the landscape in the fields of archaeology and anthropology. They describe computer spatial information processing for researchers and workers, and provide information by which to evaluate, purchase, and apply the systems available. The overall sections cover theory and methodology, data sources, hardware and software, and applications. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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