{"product_id":"geographical-data-isbn-9780471970859","title":"Geographical Data","description":"Provides a comprehensive overview of the characteristics relatingto remote sensing, cartography, censuses\/surveys andadministrative\/statutory. Presents up-to-date information in thisremarkable growth area, with clear explanations of the problems andpitfalls as well as the potentiality of analysing geographicaldata.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e An ideal book for both those already confident with GIS technology,and the novice user.\u003cbr\u003e * Covers spatial and thematic worldwide geographical data\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Exemplifies the problems and pitfalls of using geographical data\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Provides introductory details of GIS without the need for aseparate text\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Refers to the latest internet sources\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Covers geographical data relating to the environmental and humandomains\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Focuses on digital geographical data Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Abbreviations List.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part 1 Geographical Data\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Geographical Phenomena and Geographical Data\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Generic Problems of Data\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Accessibility and Availability of Geographical Data\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part 2 Characteristics and Review of Secondary Sources\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Remotely Sensed Data\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cartographic Data\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Censuses and Surveys\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Adminstrative and Statutory Data\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e International Comparison of Geographical Data Sources\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part 3 Secondary Analysis\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Examples of Geographical Data Analysis\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Future Developments in Geographical Data\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix: Household Form in the 2001 UK Census of Population.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Subject Index. \"...well conceived and contains much useful reference material...\" (Int Journal of Geographical Information Science, January\/February 2003)  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNigel Walford\u003c\/strong\u003e has taught Geographical Information Systems courses at Kingston University for 12 years and previously worked in the Data Archive at Essex University. He graduated from the University of Sussex and did his postgraduate work at the University of London. His thematic research interests relate mainly to rural issues and include agriculture, land use planning and population. Recent book publications include \u003cem\u003eGeographical Data Analysis\u003c\/em\u003e (John Wiley \u0026amp; Sons) and \u003cem\u003eReshaping the Countryside: Perceptions and Processes of Rural Change\u003c\/em\u003e (CAB International) as well as several journal articles in Health and Place, Geography, Planning Practice and Research, Applied Geography and \u003cem\u003eInternational Journal of Population Geography\u003c\/em\u003e.   \u003ci\u003eGeographical Data: Characteristics and Sources\u003c\/i\u003e represents a response to the remarkable growth in the volume of geographical data in recent years, especially in the amount captured directly into a digital format. Information and communication technologies are now the basis for analysing, handling and visualising data about the Earth's surface, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) provide the tools for performing these tasks within the public, private and educational sectors. This book focuses on the principle sources of geographical data and provides a comprehensive overview of their characteristics and analytical capabilities.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeographical Data: Characteristics and Sources\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique text in several ways:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails the characteristics of spatial and thematic geographical data relating to the environmental and human domains. These types of data are remotely sensed, cartographic, census\/survey, and administrative\/statutory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights the benefits and drawbacks of using geographical data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on the availability of digital (rather than analogue) geo-referenced datasets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents a comparative development of spatial data frameworks from countries across the world in Australasia, Asia, Europe and North America\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLooks to future developments in Internet-based GIS, online access and potential new sources of geographical data.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ci\u003eGeographical Data: Characteristics and Sources\u003c\/i\u003e is intended for professionals within the administrative, commercial, educational, governmental and voluntary sectors, and academic users of GIS technology who want to branch out into new applications involving unfamiliar data sources. It also provides novice users with a guide to the complexities of geographical data.","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989281423589,"sku":"NP9780471970859","price":266.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471970859.jpg?v=1761783502","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/geographical-data-isbn-9780471970859","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}