Discovering GIS and ArcGIS by Bradley A. Shellito

by Bradley A. Shellito

Bradley Shellito’s new textbook uses hands-on experience to introduce both the “how” and “why” of geographic information systems. Students learn to combine an understanding of basic GIS concepts with practical ArcGIS skills, following step-by-step instructions to accomplish a wide range of real-world tasks and applications while always keeping sight on the conceptual basis and practical impact of what they are doing.

Discovering GIS and ArcGIS is appropriate for introductory GIS courses, or advanced or applied GIS courses. Instructors will find the coverage they need for a single intro-level course, a single advanced or applied course, or a two-course sequence.

Paperback

First published December 26, 2014

Reviews

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. It's detailed and even in my third full semester of GIS I was learning new things about ArcGIS functionality I was practiced at using. I had an issue accessing the data at first (despite what the book said about free access to the data via a website), but after a lot of time McMillan gave me access to the data and I couldn't be happier. It really is a great book to learn both basic and advanced GIS methods.