GIS for A-level Geography
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- 25 January 2009 | By Jeff Thurston | 3056
Students and teachers are constantly searching for new and useful geographical information system (GIS) educational materials. While many GIS concepts are universal and apply around the world, instructional material that contains localised content is in greater demand - people learn more quickly and identify with educational material they are familiar with. GIS for A-level Geography is written to not only provide basic GIS concepts, but it also includes a series of applications built around data originating from the British Isles.
Understanding Dynamics of Geographic Domains
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- 04 September 2008 | By Jeff Thurston | 2624
Geographic dynamics is concerned with the study and application of geographic information from creation through to geocomputation and visualisation. A group from the University Consortium of Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) met with intelligence and non-government participants. That workshop resulted in the book Understanding Dynamics of Geographic Domains, a collection of articles edited by Kathleen Stewart Hornsby and May Yuan. The book includes discussions on the dynamics of change as a means for creating, computing, synthesizing and visualising geographic phenomena.
Cultural Landscape: Assessment, Protection, Shaping
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- 14 September 2008 | By Jeff Thurston | 3725
Cultural Landscape: Assessment, Protection, Shaping is the first monograph volume in a series as part of the international project “Protecting Historical Cultural Landscapes to Strengthen Regional Identities and Local Economies” and is partially funded by the European Union Programme INTERREG III B CADSES. The volume is edited by Jozef Hernik and Jacek M. Pijanowski and provides an overview of projects and research related to understanding landscapes from a cultural perspective. The work is unique because it also includes spatial considerations that contribute to landscape developments and change within cultures.
Designed Maps - A Sourcebook for GIS Users
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- 27 July 2008 | By Jeff Thurston | 3023
Maps can communicate information and help people to understand places, processes and people in different geographical locations. The most effective maps are designed and include several cartographic elements. Designed Maps provides numerous helpful clues for users to create more effective and useful maps and several examples using different techniques are included.
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