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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Falguni Mukherjee

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English
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
15 December 2024
Geographic information systems (GIS) is a rapidly advancing field that has become thoroughly integrated into our society and inseparable from our daily lives. Today, GIS is used by professionals in many different disciplines and fields, such as public health, disaster management, law enforcement, environmental management, resource allocation, forestry, geology, and more. In this full-color textbook, author Falguni Mukherjee equips students with GIS and spatial thinking skills applicable to this wide range of disciplines and fields, preparing them for success in countless professions.

This comprehensive, grounded introduction to the basics of geographic information systems and science is written in a clear and accessible style, making the complex and sophisticated field of GIS and spatial thinking comprehensible for beginners. Up-to-date with current GIS trends and incorporating exercises using a number of GIS software, Mukherjee covers a wide array of topics, including the history of GIS, geospatial data models and analysis, projections and coordinate systems, database management systems, cartography, ethics in GIS, GIS project management principles, GIS and society, and digital transformation. Features of this exciting, brand-new text include: Chapter opening learning objectives to guide students’ course goalsHelpful study aids such as key terms—bolded in the text and compiled both at the end of each chapter and in a comprehensive glossaryEnd-of-chapter questions and activities utilizing GIS software to promote active learning and build useful skillsA stunning full-color art program, with detailed maps, figures, tables, and photos, to engage students as visual learners
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Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm, 
ISBN:   9781538152003
ISBN 10:   1538152002
Series:   Exploring Geography
Pages:   268
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 18 to 22 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Acknowledgments Chapter 1: What is GIS? Learning Objectives Why GIS? What is GIS? Components of a GIS Location Information A GIS Integrates Information Processes Performed by a GIS History of GIS Questions and Activities Key Terms References Bibliography Chapter 2: Projections and Coordinate Systems Learning Objectives Location Information Cartography and Maps Shape of the Earth Map Projections Coordinate Systems Universal Transverse Mercator Coordinate System The Military Grid Coordinate System United States National Grid State Plane Coordinate System Other Systems Questions and Activities Key Terms References Chapter 3: GIS Spatial Data Models Learning Objectives Representing Real World Features Vector Data Model Vector Data Model Structures Raster Data Model Comparing the Two Spatial Data Models File Formats Questions and Activities Key Terms References Chapter 4: Attribute Data Learning Objectives Representing Aspatial Data and Information Database Management System RDBMS and GIS Types of Data Functions in an Attribute Table Questions and Activities Key Terms References Chapter 5: Geospatial Data Learning Objectives Geospatial Data Finding Geospatial Data Field Methods and Geospatial Data Creation Global Positioning System (GPS) Remote Sensing Data Collection Geocoding Questions and Activities Key Terms References Chapter 6: GIS and Cartography Learning Objectives Why Cartography? Cartographic Elements of a Map GIS Maps Questions and Activities Key Terms References Chapter 7: GIS Softwares Learning Objectives GIS Softwares ArcGIS QGIS GRASS GIS gvSIG Desktop Software Selection Questions and Activities Key Terms References Chapter 8: GIS and Society Learning Objectives GIS and Society – Why? GIS and Organization – Principles of GIS Project Management GIS and Society Questions and Activities Key Terms References Chapter 9: GIS – Possibilities and the Future Learning Objectives The World of GIS What Can You Do with a GIS Degree? What Lies Ahead? Questions and Activities Key Terms References Chapter 10: Geospatial Data Analysis Learning Objectives Geospatial Analysis – What and Why? Retrieving Data Spatial Analysis Using Vector Data Spatial Analysis Using Raster Data Questions and Activities Key Terms References About the Author Series Page Glossary

Falguni Mukherjee is professor of environmental and geosciences and associate dean for graduate student success in the Graduate and Professional School at Sam Houston State University. Dr. Mukherjee’s research centers on the interaction between science, society, and technology. She particularly focuses on the process of technology use for urban governance in a non-western context, and the focal point of her research is urban local bodies in South Asia. She also utilizes remote sensing technology to understand earth-environment interactions in her research.

Reviews for Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

In my work as a geographer, educator, and GIS professional supporting many campuses, worldwide, I have used and taught with many GIS textbooks over the years and am always looking for something new and innovative. I found Dr Falguni Mukherjee's new Introduction to Geographic Information Systems book to be refreshing and approachable, and I trust it will be very useful for many instructors and students. I especially found Dr Mukherjee's questions and activities at the end of each chapter to be thought-provoking and a welcome addition over other books; and the book's extensive reference lists illustrate Dr Mukherjee's dedication and research in the subject. The book covers the theory and application of GIS with just the right tone--understandable, yet rigorous, and I recommend it for those teaching and studying GIS and GIScience. --Joseph J. Kerski, Education Manager, Geographer, Esri This introductory GIS text offers a comprehensive and timely exploration of geospatial technology, presenting practical examples and relevant real-world applications. The author's matter-of-fact approach distills complex GIS concepts into accessible content for undergraduates and aspiring GIS professionals, while fostering a deeper understanding of spatial analysis. It will indeed serve as a valuable resource that reflects current trends in GIS education and practice. --Greg Rybarczyk, University of Michigan-Flint


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