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Summary
Summary
International GIS Dictionary Rachael McDonnell & Karen Kemp Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are penetrating a wide range of disciplines and, as a result, there is a growing group of professionals and students who need to master the field quickly. As in any specialized field, the jargon and acronyms are largely incomprehensible to the uninitiated, and many words that have a familiar interpretation in everyday language take on a specific meaning in the GIS context. Such an evolving lexicon reflects the dynamism, but also the youth, of this field. The International GIS Dictionary is the first dedicated dictionary available for the GIS community. It includes GIS terms from all over the world and from related disciplines, such as remote sensing, which are becoming increasingly important to people using GIS. Features:
* Over 500 definitions
* Informative illustrations
* Examples to clarify meaning
* List of commonly used acronyms
* Fully cross-referenced entries
The International GIS Dictionary is an invaluable resource for professionals and students using GIS worldwide.
Author Notes
Rachael McDonnell is a lecturer in the School of Geography, Oxford University. Karen Kemp is the Assistant Director, National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Library Journal Review
A brief guide to GIS terms. The 1997 second edition is out of print, the new forthcoming edition is not yet available, but strangely enough, the 1996 first edition is still in print. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
