[ Order This Book ] More Info: Preface Summary Table of Contents Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems Author: DeMers, Michael N Cover: cover Pages: 504 List Price: $60.00 Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Date Published: 10/1999 ISBN: 0471314234 Summary 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.