Computing Geographically: Bridging Giscience and Geography

Geographic information science (GISc) and systems have grown rapidly, but there is a need to bridge gaps between geography and GISc. This book explores how key concepts have developed in geography and are represented in GISc, offering insights on enduring GIS challenges and enriching geographic thought.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2024
Publisher: Guilford Publications

Geographic information science (GISc) and systems have experienced remarkable growth in recent decades, increasingly diverging from traditional geographic thought. As the fundamental concepts of geography, such as space, place, boundaries, scale, process, and relationality, have evolved, it becomes crucial to examine how these concepts are represented (or not) in GISc. This book aims to bridge the gaps between geography and GISc by exploring how key geographical concepts have developed and how they are portrayed in GIS.

David O. Sullivan, the author, delves into the theoretical foundations of geography, offering valuable insights into enduring GIS challenges such as map projections, the modifiable areal unit problem, scale and map generalization, and the nature of space and place. By revisiting these foundational concepts, Sullivan highlights their relevance to GIS and contributes to enriching geographic thought.

The book employs a diverse range of examples from various subdisciplines within geography to promote understanding. Each chapter serves as a self-contained essay, making it suitable for classroom discussions. Additionally, the companion website offers valuable resources, including figures, code to reproduce selected figures, updated web links, and other materials to enhance the reader's experience.

Geographic information science (GISc) and systems have undergone significant expansion in recent years, moving at a pace that surpasses traditional geographic perspectives. As the core concepts of geography, including space, place, boundaries, scale, process, and relationality, continue to transform, it becomes essential to investigate how these concepts are translated and represented within GISc. This book endeavors to bridge the gap between geography and GISc by exploring the evolution of key geographical concepts and their portrayal in GIS.

David O. Sullivan, the author, delves into the theoretical foundations of geography, offering valuable insights into enduring GIS challenges such as map projections, the modifiable areal unit problem, scale and map generalization, and the nature of space and place. By revisiting these foundational concepts, Sullivan highlights their relevance to GIS and contributes to enriching geographic thought.

The book employs a diverse range of examples from various subdisciplines within geography to promote understanding. Each chapter serves as a self-contained essay, making it suitable for classroom discussions. Additionally, the companion website offers valuable resources, including figures, code to reproduce selected figures, updated web links, and other materials to enhance the reader's experience.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462553938