1.本版彩色印刷,增加投影片,2.內容增加Distributed GIS, Map Production, Geovisualization, Modeling, 與 Managing GIS .3.以五大結構撰寫:基礎,規則,技術,分析,管理與策略The Third Edition of this bestselling textbook has been fully revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field and still retains its accessible format to appeal to a broad range of students. Now divided into five clear sections the book investigates the unique, complex and difficult problems that are posed by geographic information and together they build into a holistic understanding of the key principles of GIS. This is the most current, authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the field, that goes from fundamental principles to the big picture of: 1.GIS and the New World Order 2.security, health and well-being3.digital differentiation in GIS consumption 4.the core organizing role of GIS in Geography5.the greening of GIS 6.grand challenges of GIScience 7.science and explanation