Synopsis
Suitable for structured classes or self-paced study, this edition for Release 3.x provides readers with hands-on experience in fundamental to sophisticated ArcView GIS functionality. Early chapters focus on basic tools and functions; later ones highlight advanced analysis and functions in the context of real-world applications. New to this edition are two exercises for the Network and Spatial Analyst extensions and the CD-ROM which accompanies the book contains all files necessary to complete the exercises, including project files, results and data sets from commercial data providers.
From the Publisher
From "AV Extension," vol. 0, no. 3, October 1997:By Alice Doyle, Vermont Center for Geographic Information.
Although in general [the exercise] build on skills gained in previous
chapters, any of the exercises could readily be used on their
own to learn a particular ArcView functionality. It could be
equally useful as a reference book…Worthwhile Tips, Notes, and
Warnings are also scattered through the book. The prepared
project files on the CD make it very easy to do
the exercises quickly and easily, plus the results are included
on the CD in case you get stuck.
I would highly recommend this book to the ArcView and/or GIS novice.
It seems particularly appropriate for that audience because of the progression
of the material, from overview of ArcView components, to working
with basic functionality, to much more advanced analysis. Each topic
is covered thoroughly for complete understanding of the section, and
the user can move through it at their own pace and schedule.
