GIS and the Social Sciences: Theory and Applications This English-language textbook by Dimitris Ballas, Graham Clarke, and Rachel Franklin focuses on the application of GIS within the social sciences. The book is intended for students and professionals who want to understand and apply the role of GIS in social science research.
This title combines theory and practice and shows how geographic information systems support policy issues in the social sciences. The book covers core GIS concepts from a social science perspective, explains data processing, standard functions, and spatial analysis. Applications range from crime and health to urban planning and income inequality, with examples at different scale levels worldwide. Practical assignments and datasets are provided through an eResource, with ArcMap used as a software example.
The content aligns with study topics such as geodata, remote sensing, research methods, and human geography.
This publication is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to combine theoretical knowledge with concrete GIS applications in the social sciences.