A Primer of GIS, Second Edition: Fundamental Geographic and Cartographic Concepts Francis Harvey is an English-language textbook that provides insight into the basic principles of geographic information and cartographic concepts. This book is suitable for students in higher education and covers essential geographic and cartographic theories and applications.
The book consists of four modular parts that can be used flexibly for both introductory and specialized courses. It covers fundamental principles of cartography and aligns with current GIS technologies and applications. Topics range from the definition and use of geographic information to societal implications. Practical examples and exercises encourage an understanding of reliable map production and geographic data.
Key features:
- Includes chapters on online mapping, Big Data, remote sensing, and various data models.
- Applications of GIS in, among other things, market analysis, disaster relief, and epidemic tracing.
- Final chapters with summaries, a glossary, and review questions with answers.
- "In-Depth" sidebars to explain specific concepts in more detail.
This textbook aligns in content with topics such as cartography, map-making and projections, and technology & engineering / cartography.