Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems / DeMers, Michael N.
Contents: Unit 1. Introduction. 1. Introduction to digital geography -- Unit 2. Digital geographic data and maps. 2. Basic geographic concepts -- 3. Map basics -- 4. GIS data models -- Unit 3. Input, storage, and editing. 5. The input subsystem -- 6. Data storage and editing -- Unit 4. Analysis: the heart of the GIS. 7. Elementary spatial analysis -- 8. Measurement -- 9. Classification -- 10. Statistical surfaces -- 11. Spatial arrangement -- 12. Comparing variables among maps -- 13. Cartographic modeling -- Unit 5. GIS output. 14. The output from analysis -- Unit 6. GIS design, applications, and research. 15. GIS design -- 16. GIS applications -- 17. GIS research -- Appendix A. Software and data sources -- Appendix B. Using the Wiley World Wide Web to find data and GIS examples.
Contents: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/wiley041/2004042236.html
Summary:Publisher's description: This comprehensive look at GIS doesn't overwhelm with details, equations, or computer codes. Instead the author interweaves the ideas of geographic inquiry and spatial discovery, inviting readers to join in the excitement of discovery as it takes place within the computerized world of the digital GIS databases. After discussing spatial and mapping concepts, the author sequentially addresses the components of GIS systems. A final chapter spotlights the process of designing and implementing a GIS system.