Abstract
This chapter covers the role of GIS in cartography and geographic analysis. It begins by identifying the conceptual differences between computer-aided cartography and GIS. An examination of several widely used, representative GIS software systems includes a concise overview of the range of GIS applications. A section that identifies important periodicals carrying information about GIS and other recent literature on GIS design, applications, and research and development, precedes a survey of directories and other listings of GIS software and applications. A brief discussion of government policy reviews several influential reports and their principal recommendations. -from Author
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 214-231 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Unknown Journal |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Environmental Science(all)
- Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)