Overview
The decision to write this book was motivated by a number of factors. First, although several useful textbooks on spatial databases have recently been published, this is an area of spatial information science that has lagged somewhat behind the rapid advances of the technology and the profusion of books on domain-specific applications. Second, much of the information pertaining to spatial database technologies is only available in scattered journal papers and conference proceedings, and prior to this book no single effort has been made to sift through this expansive literature and unite the key contributions in a single volume. The tasks of sourcing and coherently integrating relevant contributions is daunting for students, many of whom have a substantial number of competing demands placed on them. This book should make the task of knowledge building less daunting. Third, and perhaps most importantly, an apparent trend in many spatial information science programs is to focus, from first or second year undergraduate through to fourth year courses, on learning to work confidently and independently with increasingly complex software tools. Hence, many courses are technical in nature, and while they continue to produce technically adept students, knowledge of the broader aspects of spatial databases is often not as complete as it might be among graduates. Some programs have sought to address this by introducing courses that focus on spatial data management. However, these courses are largely unsupported by a relevant and contemporary textbook.
Full Product Details
Author: Albert K.W. Yeung ,
G. Brent Hall
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition: 2007 ed.
Volume: 87
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 3.10cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 2.140kg
ISBN: 9781402053917
ISBN 10: 1402053916
Pages: 553
Publication Date: 11 January 2007
Audience:
College/higher education
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"From the reviews: ""This book deals with the domain, design, implementation, and project management of spatial database systems. … I found this book very interesting and useful. I believe that it could really help enhance readers’ understanding of spatial data management. It is intended for students of spatial information science, as well as professionals in the workplace. … this book could be useful to practitioners in various professions that use spatial information technology."" (Georgia Garani, ACM Computing Reviews, January, 2009)"
Mr. Lawton Tam (Formerly Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO)) <p> The book will be invaluable for those who have not had formal education in spatial data and spatial data systems. Based on what I have read, I wish I had your book when I was working. I cana (TM)t speak for others at MTO at the time, but I know I would have benefited greatly from it. <p>Professor Dongmei Chen (Department of Geography, Queena (TM)s University, Kingston, Ontario) <p> I think this is one of the best books on the theory and practice of spatial database systems. I really enjoyed reading the book, especially the easy-to-understand language used to explain concepts/terms/methods. It is structured very well and easy to follow. Each chapter is a complete part and can be read separately without referring to other chapters. I would recommend this book as a reference to everyone who is interested in spatial databases. <p>Professor Piotr Jankowski, San Diego State University <p>The book does a very good job of organizing and explaining the richness of database concepts and techniques and can become a major reference source for understanding spatial database methods and applications. The material is presented in sufficient depth to use the book either as a reference source for professionals or as textbook for an advanced undergraduate/graduate course. There are many innovative chapters such as 5, 6, 7, 8, 11 and 12, which set this book apart from other books. Overall, the book does seem to be a better approach than what has been offered thus far.
From the reviews: This book deals with the domain, design, implementation, and project management of spatial database systems. ! I found this book very interesting and useful. I believe that it could really help enhance readers' understanding of spatial data management. It is intended for students of spatial information science, as well as professionals in the workplace. ! this book could be useful to practitioners in various professions that use spatial information technology. (Georgia Garani, ACM Computing Reviews, January, 2009)
