Main Title |
Encyclopedia of geographic information science / |
Other Authors |
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Publisher |
SAGE Publications, |
Year Published |
2008 |
OCLC Number |
156902322 |
ISBN |
9781412913133; 1412913136 |
Subjects |
Geographic information systems--Encyclopedias ;
Geografische informatiesystemen
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EKBM |
G70.212.E53 2008 |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
03/07/2019 |
ELBR REF |
G70.212.E53 2008 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
12/08/2016 |
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Collation |
xxv, 558 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm |
Notes |
"A SAGE reference publication." Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents Notes |
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. |