An introduction to geographical information systems
Choice Reviews OnlinePublished 1 March 1999
D. Ian Heywood
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This chapter discusses the evolution of computer methods for the Handling of Spatial Data, and the role that modelling systems thinking and GIS have in this evolution.
Abstract
1. What is GIS? 2. Concepts of Space 3. The Evolution of Computer Methods for the Handling of Spatial Data 4. Modelling Systems Thinking and GIS 5. Spatial Data Models 6. Attribute Data Management 7. Data Encoding and Manipulation 8. Data Analysis 9. Data Output 10. Data Quality Issues 11. Organisational Issues 12. Project Design
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Social Sciences