This timely Handbook is based on the principle that disasters are social constructions and focuses on social science disaster research. It provides an interdisciplinary approach to disasters with theoretical, methodological, and...
Geographic information systems
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Effective use of today's powerful GIS technology requires an understanding of the science of problemsolving that underpins it.
- Author:DeMers, Michael N.Summary:
G.I.S. (geographic information system) is a totally cool technology that has been called “geography on steroids.” G.I.S. is what lets you see the schools in your neighborhood or tells you where the nearest McDonald’s is. G.I.S. For...
- Author:Heywood, D. IanSummary:
