Regional and Urban GIS
Author | : Timothy L. Nyerges |
Publisher | : Guilford Press |
Total Pages | : 329 |
Release | : 2010-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781606233368 |
ISBN-13 | : 160623336X |
Rating | : 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Download or read book Regional and Urban GIS written by Timothy L. Nyerges and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique text shows students and professionals how geographic information systems (GIS) can guide decision making about complex community and environmental problems. The authors’ step-by-step introduction to GIS-based decision analysis methods and techniques covers important urban and regional issues (land, transportation, and water resource management) and decision processes (planning, improvement programming, and implementation). Real-world case studies demonstrate how GIS-based decision support works in a variety of contexts, with a special focus on community and regional sustainability management. Ideal for course use, the book reinforces key concepts with end-of-chapter review questions; illustrations include 18 color plates.