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# GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, Fifth Edition

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## Description

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computer-based tools for the entry, maintenance, and analysis of spatial data. GIS are critical for effective resource management, and have been applied across a wide range of science, business, and government endeavours.This book provides an introduction to the theory and application of GIS. It is written for use in an introductory GIS class and as a reference for the GIS practitioner. This fifth edition balances theoretical and applied material, so that students may apply knowledge of GIS in the solution of real-world problems. Improvements over the previous editions are included in each chapter. Topics treated include an introduction to GIS, spatial data models, map projections, data entry, image data, GPS, digital data, database systems in GIS, general spatial analysis, raster analysis, terrain modeling, metadate, standards, and accuracy assessments.

Review: Four Stars - Very instructive.
Review: Excellent resource about the subject of GIS - I got this book to help study for the GISP. It is an excellent resource for all things GIS and takes you through pretty much everything related to the subject. Lots of great examples and illustrations. I keep it at work now as a reference.

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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 150 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars
*by M***I on 19 December 2017*

Very instructive.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent resource about the subject of GIS
*by P***. on 19 December 2023*

I got this book to help study for the GISP. It is an excellent resource for all things GIS and takes you through pretty much everything related to the subject. Lots of great examples and illustrations. I keep it at work now as a reference.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good price
*by A***R on 5 October 2023*

Good book, great price

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