GIS For Dummies

This is a great introductory book for persons with little or no knowledge about a geographical information system (GIS). The book explains what a GIS is, who would use it, how it can help organisations with their daily operations, vector and raster data models, coordinate systems, projections, datums, modelling, networks, types of geospatial data, data display and cartography in simple English. The book provides some basic step-by-step instructions on how to perform queries using a GIS software, ESRI ArcGIS. The book, in summary, explains: (a) background information about the GIS; (b) what a GIS can produce (the product and its uses in the real world); and (c) the infrastructure and components that support GIS operations (the things that make a GIS work). I do not recommended this book if one is studying a GIS program at a higher educational institution. There are better detailed GIS books to purchase in this case. However, if one has issues explaining the technicalities of a GIS (e.g. presenting a GIS to non-technical clients) in simple English, this book may be of interest; it has helped me to become a better communicator. I say it's a good reference book for GIS professionals. Revised on 1 January 2012.

I ordered this book while I was taking a class in GIS and not understanding alot of the terminology and jargon being used. (raster, vector, metadata, etc.) It was so confusing. Shortly after I got this book, I was able to keep up with conversation and explain my project using new words that I learned from my book. Now, I know what my professors are referring to without making it so complicated for someone like me to understand. I recommend this book to anyone who feels like GIS is not for them. This book makes it simple and easy to understand.

The book is a good primer for GIS novices wishing to get a broad overview of what GIS is all about. It lets you appreciate the complexities you're going to face when entering this field. Don't expect much detail though. Where I found this book really outstanding, lies in prompting the reader to objectively consider, whether a GIS is what the reader really needs. I came to the conclusion that a comparatively simple mapping software would probably meet my needs, and if that's what it proves to be, the purchase of this book would prove to have been an excellent investment. So, now my next purchase will be Google Earth for Dummies.

This is a great book for novice GIS users.

The book did not contain the technical details I expected it to. I guess it was intended more as a guide to applications for the use of gis, rather than the technical details on how to manipulate gia information.

Great overview of GIS! The text is written in an understandable way. The author uses examples that are easy to relate to. Layers out nicely so the reader can navigate to specific sections of interest. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get an introductory view of what GIS is all about. Also helpful for reference to more experienced users.

The book is informative and easy to read and understand. I am requied to perform GI&S duties in my job and this book is a handy reference to keep myself straight.

Use this book a t work occasionally. Breaks down the program well enough for entry level users.

Good book, perfect condition not too much packaging. Very easy to follow good guide for ecology GIS.

Good

Ein klasse Buch für GIS-Starter und bereits Erfahrene, die noch das ein oder andere erfahren wollen. Arbeite schon länger Projektspezifisch mit QGIS und ArcGIS und wollte nun mal tiefer in die Software-Materie einsteigen. Dieses Buch ist dafür ein klasse Hilfsmittel. Kann es nur empfehlen!

Muy básico y no explica tanto cómo se usan los SIG, sino que da como una introducción al tema

Very useful to undesrstand ArcGis and to start working with the software. Simple language. Useful not only for beginners but also for people that are already familar with ArcGis.