GIS for Science
Applying Mapping and Spatial Analytics, Volume 2
$80.64
- Paperback
232 pages
- Release Date
1 March 2021
Summary
Merging the rigor of the scientific method with the technologies of GIS
GIS for Science, Volume 2: Applying Mapping and Spatial Analytics brings to life a continuing collection of current, real-world examples of scientists using geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial data science to expand our understanding of the world. Co-edited by Esri Chief Scientist Dawn Wright and Esri Technology Writer and Information Designer Christian Harder and with a foreword by Pulitzer …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781589485877 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1589485874 |
| Author: | Dawn J. Wright, Christian Harder, Jared Diamond |
| Publisher: | ESRI Press |
| Imprint: | Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 232 |
| Release Date: | 1 March 2021 |
| Weight: | 1.04kg |
| Dimensions: | 5mm x 254mm x 19mm |
| Series: | GIS for Science |
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“GIS provides the platform that allows us to generate a holistic perspective of the natural world. Given the relevance of this geospatial perspective for all aspects of society, I hope this beautiful book will inspire a wide range of people to embrace the “Science of Where.”
– Thomas Crowther, Director, Global Forest Biodiversity Initiative, ETH-Zurich
* Thomas Crowther *“GIS for Science is no standard book. With vivid imagery, lucid writing, interactive learning, and compelling, relevant examples from Earth’s past, present, and future, GIS for Science is a modern manual for understanding that integrative spatial analysis and visualization is the big data revolution most vital to the quality of all life on Earth.”
– Healy Hamilton, Chief Scientist of NatureServe
* Healy Hamilton *“ This is a geoscience book for the 21st century! Cutting edge research examples and gloriously illustrated state of the art GIS-enabled techniques come together to show us how to understand our planet in ways not possible even a few years ago.”
– Margaret Leinen, Director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography -
* Margaret Leinen *“GIS has become THE foundational tool for all things environmental – from conservation to climate change to environmental justice. This astonishing book beautifully displays GIS in all its scientific, artistic, and creative splendor.”
– Peter Kareiva, Director, UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability
* Peter Kareiva *About The Author
Dawn J. Wright
As chief scientist of Esri, Dawn Wright aids in strengthening the scientific foundation for Esri software and services, while also representing Esri to the scientific community. A specialist in marine geology, with record-setting submersible dives in Alvin (to the East Pacific Rise), Pisces V, and the Limiting Factor (to Challenger Deep), she has also authored and contributed to some of the most definitive literature on marine GIS.
Dawn is an elected member of both the US National Academy of Sciences and the US National Academy of Engineering, as well as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, The Oceanography Society, and the Geological Society of America. She holds lifetime achievement awards from the American Association of Geographers, the Geological Society of America, and WINGS World Quest Women of Discovery.
Dawn is also professor of geography and oceanography at Oregon State University, where she was named Oregon Professor of the Year in 2007. She has coauthored several books for Esri Press, including Ocean Solutions, Earth Solutions and the GIS for Science series.
Christian Harder is a technology writer and information designer at Esri. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books on GIS, including Understand GIS, The ArcGIS Book, and The ArcGIS Imagery Book.
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