Map Analysis

GeoTec Media 2007

224 pages; 105 figures

Map Analysis

Understanding Spatial Patterns and Relationships

Joseph K. Berry, University of Denver

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Book Description <click here to view Table of Contents>. The Map Analysis book is a collection of selected works from of Joseph K. Berry’s popular “Beyond Mapping” columns published in GeoWorld magazine from 1996 through 2006. In this compilation Berry develops a structured view of the important concepts, considerations and procedures involved in grid-based map analysis. The companion CD contains further readings and software for hands-on experience with the material presented.

While numerous books focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capabilities of computer mapping and spatial database management, few provide an understanding of its analytical potential and practical realities in a non-technical manner. The unique character of this book draws from the author’s ability to convey seemingly complex concepts of spatial data and GIS operations in words that resonant with others less technically versed. The result is a book that engages the reader to “think spatially” and formulate new and innovative solutions to complex spatial problems. Key to this process is a paradigm shift that extends the traditional paper map perspective of “where is what” to the modern perspective of “why and so what.” Within this context, maps become data and map analysis becomes the means to derive information about spatial patterns and relationships within and among map layers.

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Software Description: MapCalc Learner and Surfer Demo software packages included with the book are used for the self-learning exercises. The software includes the basic set of data and operations needed to complete the hands-on exercises. An Academic version is available for use in computer laboratory environments. For more information on the companion software, visit…

www.redhensystems.com/mapcalc/ www.goldensoftware.com/products/surfer/surfer.shtml

… for a technical review of the MapCalc Learner software visit…

http://www.geoplace.com/gw/2001/0601/0601qt.asp.

Please access the following website containing additional information on map analysis and GIS modeling— www.innovativegis.com/basis/

…contact the author directly at jberry@innovativegis.com for more information on the Map Analysis book.