The Handbook of Geographic Information

This Handbook is an essential reference and a guide to the rapidly expanding field of Geographic Information Science.

• Designed for students and researchers who want an in-depth treatment of the subject, including background information

• Comprises around 40 substantial essays, each written by a recognized expert in a particular area

• Covers the full spectrum of research in GIS

• Surveys the increasing number of applications of GIS

• Predicts how GIS is likely to evolve in the near future