Encyclopedia of geographic information science
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G70.212 .E53 2008
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G70.212 .E53 2008
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| General Shelving - 3rd Floor | G70.212 .E53 2008 | On Shelf |
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xxv, 558 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm
Language
English
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"A SAGE reference publication."
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
This encyclopedia contains contributions from scholars in geographic information science (GIS) as well as experts in the field's supporting disciplines. There are a total of 230 entries of varying length, averaging around 1,350 words. Long entries define the domain of GIS and its major subdomains, while medium-length articles address significant topics such as network analysis and polygon operations. Short entries summarize specialized concepts and techniques, such as the ecological fallacy and open standards, and given information on key organizations. The 10 knowledge areas identified in the Geographic Information Science and Technology Body of Knowledge inventory provide an organizing framework for the encyclopedia.
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SACFinal081324
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kemp, K. K. 1. (2008). Encyclopedia of geographic information science . SAGE Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kemp, Karen K. 1954-. 2008. Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kemp, Karen K. 1954-. Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, 2008.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Kemp, K. K. 1. (2008). Encyclopedia of geographic information science. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kemp, Karen K. 1954-. Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science SAGE Publications, 2008.
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