This book presents a compendium of papers by leading GIS experts describing the state of the art in computerized spatial analysis and modeling. Recent advancements in GIS software, along with the availability of spatially referenced data, now makes possible the sophisticated modeling and statistical analysis of all types of geographic phenomena. GIS, Spatial Analysis, and Modeling serves to advance the methods and practices used to develop meaningful spatial analysis for decision support. A resource for geographic analysts, modelers, software engineers, and GIS professionals, this text covers tools, techniques, and methods while providing examples of various applications.

David Maguire holds bachelor of science degrees in biology and geography from the University of Exeter, and received his doctorate from the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. Maguire has extensive experience implementing GIS solutions around the world, and has authored more than 100 publications on GIS.

Michael Batty is a professor of spatial analysis and planning at University College London. He received his doctorate from the University of Wales and is a Fellow of the British Academy as well as of the RTPI, CIT and RSA.

Michael Goodchild is a professor of geography at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he directs the Center for Spatially Integrated Social Science and is Chair of the Executive Committee of the National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis.

ISBN: 9781589481305    2005   504 pages   $59.95

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