The Handbook of Geographic Information Science

This <i>Handbook</i> is an essential reference and a guide to the rapidly expanding field of Geographic Information Science.<br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Designed for students and researchers who want an in-depth treatment of the subject, including background information<br /> </li> <li>Comprises around 40 substantial essays, each written by a recognized expert in a particular area<br /> </li> <li>Covers the full spectrum of research in GIS<br /> </li> <li>Surveys the increasing number of applications of GIS<br /> </li> <li>Predicts how GIS is likely to evolve in the near future</li> </ul>