Overview
This richly-illustrated, full-color textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the basics of Geographic Information Systems. Written in a clear and accessible style, it makes the complex and sophisticated field of GIS and spatial thinking comprehensible for first-time users. Exercises in every chapter allow students to master GIS skills.
Full Product Details
Author: Falguni Mukherjee
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9781538152003
ISBN 10: 1538152002
Pages: 268
Publication Date: 15 December 2024
Recommended Age: From 18 to 22 years
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
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
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
Author Information
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.
