GIS for Dummies

by Michael N. DeMers

Book Overview

An easy-to-understand reference for navigating through geographic information systems (GIS)

GIS (geographic information system) is a totally cool technology that has been called "geography on steroids." GIS is what lets you see the schools in your neighborhood or tells you where the nearest McDonald's is. GIS For Dummies tells you all about mapping terminology and digital mapping, how to locate geographic features and analyze...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470236825
• ISBN13: 9780470236826
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.1"