GIS For Dummies 1st Edition by Michael N. DeMers (PDF)

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An easy-to-understand reference for navigating through geographic information systems (GIS) GIS (geographic information system) is a totally cool technology that has been called “geography on steroids.” GIS is what lets you see the schools in your neighborhood or tells you where the nearest McDonald’s is. GIS For Dummies tells you all about mapping terminology and digital mapping, how to locate geographic features and analyze patterns such as streets and waterways, and how to generate travel directions, customer location lists, and much more with GIS. Whether you’re in charge of creating GIS applications for your business or you simply love maps, you’ll find GIS For Dummies is packed with information. For example, you can: Learn all the hardware and software necessary to collect, analyze, and manipulate GIS data Explore the difference between 2D and 3D maps, create a map, or manage multiple maps Analyze patterns that appear in maps and interpret the results Measure distance in absolute, comparative, and functional ways Recognize how spatial factors relate to geographic data Discover how GIS is used in business, the military, city planning, emergency services, land management, and more Find out how GIS can help you find discover where flooding may occur Determine what your organization needs, do appropriate analyses, and plan and design a GIS system You’ll find dozens of applications for GIS queries and analyses, and even learn to create animated GIS output. Additionally, you can learn about sources of GIS data and GIS software vendors (and even what questions to ask potential vendors). Whether your goal is to implement a geographic information system or just have fun, GIS For Dummies will get you there!

User’s Reviews

Editorial Reviews: From the Inside Flap Learn to:Use GIS technology as it applies to your businessRetrieve, analyze, and interpret geographic dataRecognize geographic patterns and distributionsDesign and implement a GISCurious about GIS? Organizing a GIS? Here’s the book you need!Geographic information system, or GIS, is a powerful technology that has been called “geography on steroids.” This book contains what you need to know on mapping terminology and digital mapping, how to locate geographic features and analyze their patterns, and how to generate travel directions, customer locations lists, and much more with GIS. GIS takes a village — know all the hardware and software necessary to collect, analyze, and manipulate GIS dataJust for map mavens — explore the difference between 2D and 3D maps, create a map, or manage multiple mapsWhat the data mean — analyze patterns that appear in maps and interpret the resultsThink spatially — recognize how spatial factors relate to geographic dataOn the grid — define and locate geographic objects on the gridThe earth is not flat — accurately portray geographic features with map projectionsTechnological duct tape — discover the many uses of GIS for business, the military, city planning, emergency services, land management, and moreDesign a GIS — determine what your organization needs, do appropriate analyses, and plan your systemOpen the book and find:How to get paper maps into your computerDifferent ways to measure distanceHow to organize your spatial dataWhat raster and vector mean to a cartographerHow to choose a GIS software vendorHow GIS can help you determine appropriate land useDozens of applications for GIS queries and analysesHow to create animated GIS output From the Back Cover Learn to:Use GIS technology as it applies to your businessRetrieve, analyze, and interpret geographic dataRecognize geographic patterns and distributionsDesign and implement a GISCurious about GIS? Organizing a GIS? Here’s the book you need!Geographic information system, or GIS, is a powerful technology that has been called “geography on steroids.” This book contains what you need to know on mapping terminology and digital mapping, how to locate geographic features and analyze their patterns, and how to generate travel directions, customer locations lists, and much more with GIS. GIS takes a village ― know all the hardware and software necessary to collect, analyze, and manipulate GIS dataJust for map mavens ― explore the difference between 2D and 3D maps, create a map, or manage multiple mapsWhat the data mean ― analyze patterns that appear in maps and interpret the resultsThink spatially ― recognize how spatial factors relate to geographic dataOn the grid ― define and locate geographic objects on the gridThe earth is not flat ― accurately portray geographic features with map projectionsTechnological duct tape ― discover the many uses of GIS for business, the military, city planning, emergency services, land management, and moreDesign a GIS ― determine what your organization needs, do appropriate analyses, and plan your systemOpen the book and find:How to get paper maps into your computerDifferent ways to measure distanceHow to organize your spatial dataWhat raster and vector mean to a cartographerHow to choose a GIS software vendorHow GIS can help you determine appropriate land useDozens of applications for GIS queries and analysesHow to create animated GIS output About the Author Michael N. DeMers is a Professor of Geography with more than 25 years of GIS experience. He is also CEO of DeMers Geographics, a provider of educational resources for GIS students and educators. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐The book is a good primer for GIS novices wishing to get a broad overview of what GIS is all about. It lets you appreciate the complexities you’re going to face when entering this field. Don’t expect much detail though. Where I found this book really outstanding, lies in prompting the reader to objectively consider, whether a GIS is what the reader really needs. I came to the conclusion that a comparatively simple mapping software would probably meet my needs, and if that’s what it proves to be, the purchase of this book would prove to have been an excellent investment. So, now my next purchase will be Google Earth for Dummies.

⭐Great overview of GIS! The text is written in an understandable way. The author uses examples that are easy to relate to. Layers out nicely so the reader can navigate to specific sections of interest.Definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get an introductory view of what GIS is all about. Also helpful for reference to more experienced users.

⭐Only so-so, not much meat and potatoes here, more like a vague overview, with lots of details left out. I would NOT but this book again. Was trying to save money instead of buying the much more expensive books…. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, applies here, LOL

⭐Very fast service here, I hope to start reading it soon. Thanks!

⭐Good for basic GIS understanding.

⭐I ordered this book while I was taking a class in GIS and not understanding alot of the terminology and jargon being used. (raster, vector, metadata, etc.) It was so confusing. Shortly after I got this book, I was able to keep up with conversation and explain my project using new words that I learned from my book. Now, I know what my professors are referring to without making it so complicated for someone like me to understand. I recommend this book to anyone who feels like GIS is not for them. This book makes it simple and easy to understand.

⭐Great product, no problems.

⭐Use this book a t work occasionally. Breaks down the program well enough for entry level users.

⭐For someone who works loosely in GIS or a student at university undertaking a GIS module, this book is incredibly useful! It provides various chapters about GIS and a good background to it. However, it DOES NOT provide step by step instructions for GIS tools because they are a book in themselves. At the time of writing this review, there are probably newer books out there but “for Dummies” is incredibly reliable.

⭐An excellent first point of call for an insight into GiS. Probably not for the more knowledgeable geographer but if you haven’t used GIS before, this will get you up to speed in a simple to understand (for dummies after all) manner. A Good value purchase

⭐Great and useful

⭐Overall I found the book to be good as it explains what the main features of GIS are as well as where you can go to source things. However, if you require a step by step guide (which i was sort of looking for) this is not the book for you. If such instructions were added, the book would definately receive 5 stars. However, still a very good / useful book nonetheless.

⭐Good book, perfect condition not too much packaging. Very easy to follow good guide for ecology GIS.

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