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The Handbook of Geographic Information Science

John P Wilson editor A Stewart Fotheringham editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:10th Aug '07

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This Handbook is an essential reference and a guide to the rapidly expanding field of Geographic Information Science.


  • Designed for students and researchers who want an in-depth treatment of the subject, including background information
  • Comprises around 40 substantial essays, each written by a recognized expert in a particular area
  • Covers the full spectrum of research in GIS
  • Surveys the increasing number of applications of GIS
  • Predicts how GIS is likely to evolve in the near future

"Each chapter contains a valuable list of literature, and the book ends with an exten­sive, 15-page index. This makes this textbook a valuable and useful companion for students of geoinformation, geoinformatics, geocompu­tation, and geoprocessing (GIScience), as well as for experienced scientists and professionals applying GIS." (Geologos, 2010)

"This book is quite extraordinary value providing a timely and extensive review of much of the discipline. Serious researchers and students alike should see it as an essential addition to their GIScience library." (Journal of Regional Science, May 2009)

"The topics covered are wide ranging, covering many aspects of GI science.... A good spread of authors from Europe, North America and Australia." (Reference Reviews, Issue 6 2008)

ISBN: 9781405107969

Dimensions: 245mm x 173mm x 36mm

Weight: 1125g

656 pages