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An introduction to geographical information systems

by D. Ian Heywood

"This authoratitive book offers an up-to-date introduction to the world of Geographical Information Systems. It is designed to be easy to use for students at all levels, from undergraduates to professionals retraining in GIS." "The book focuses on the practical applications of GIS, and considers how the technology works. Each chapter addresses a specific theme and is backed up with examples, case studies, directed reading and additional resources on a Web site. The book can be used to give the reader a quick tour through the world of GIS, to help the reader develop a thorough understanding of GIS or as a source of reference information." "Introduction to Geographical Information Systems is an ideal text for undergraduates, postgraduates and professionals following courses in GIS. It has been adopted as a set text for the international UNGIS Postgraduate Diploma in GIS by distance learning."--BOOK JACKET.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?