The ArcGis book.
- Second Edition
- United States of America Esri Press 2017
- 168 pages; Figures, maps, illustrations;
1. GIS Provides a Common Visual Language 2. Mapping Is for Everyone 3. Tell Your Story Using a Map. 4. Great Maps Need Great Data 5. The Power of Where 6. Mapping the Third Dimension 7. The Power of Apps 8. Imagery Is Visible Intelligence 9. Mapping the Internet of Things 10. GIS Is about Community
This is your learn-by-doing guide into ArcGIS, the powerful mapping and analysis system created by the geospatial pioneers of Esri. It’s not just something you read, but something you do. The ArcGIS Book: 10 Big Ideas about Applying The Science of Where and its companion website provide access to hundreds of live maps from the worldwide ArcGIS user community. Each big idea in the title is a chapter in the book about the ways that GIS technology can unlock your data to reveal deeper insights and a better understanding of virtually any problem with a geographic dimension. Visit the book website and click on any map to start exploring and learning. Then enable your own free Learn ArcGIS account to create beautiful story maps, mobile apps, web maps, and 3D scenes that you can share online. Each chapter concludes with a hands-on lesson from the Learn ArcGIS catalog—authentic GIS activities based on real-world problem solving and data.