GIS Tutorial Updated for ArcGIS 9.2: Workbook for Arc View 9, second edition | 
|  | | | Title: | GIS Tutorial Updated for ArcGIS 9.2: Workbook for Arc View 9, second edition | | Author: | Wilpen L Gorr
Kristen S Kurland | | Publisher: | ESRI Press | | Type: | Book / Spiral-bound | | Publication Date: | 01 July, 2007 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 158948178X / 9781589481787 | | List Price: | $79.95 | | You Save: | $29.58 | | Amazon Price: | $50.37 | |
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This study guide meets a growing demand for effective GIS training by combining ArcGIS tutorials and self-study exercises that start with the basics and progress to more difficult functionality. Presented in a step-by-step format, the book can be adapted to a reader's specific training needs, from a classroom of graduate students to individaul study. Readers learn to use a range of GIS functionality from creating maps and collecting data to using geoprocessing tools and models for advanced analysis. the authors have incorporated three proven learning methods: scripted exercises that use detailed step-by-step insturctions and result graphics, Your Turn exercises that require users to perform tasks without steo-by-step instructions, and exercise assignements that pose real-world problem scenarios. A fully functioning, 180-day trial version of ArcView 9.2 software, data for working through the tutorials, and Web-based teacher resources are also included.
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Customer Reviews:
• Five Stars For The Book & Three For The Cd 10 July, 2008
I am using this to get up to speed for a class next month. I expected a simple introduction, but it seems to go pretty deep with a lot of detail. This is my first time playing with GIS, and I am sold on ArcView.
One comment about the book is that sometimes the directions are not accurate, which actually helps me learn the program a little more intimately. For example, when changing an attribute the directions say "Click Okay," but I needed to click "Apply" first. This is no big deal and actually makes me think a little bit more about what I am doing and why I am doing it.
Overall, this is a good deal, especially getting a six month trial of the software, which will get me through next semester for less than half the price of the academic version.
I also like that the practice excercises allow me to use a little of my own discretion. Again, this might not be a big deal for others, but I hate getting micro-managed. I tend to shut down and not realy learn a whole lot, until I start experimenting on my own, but the book's format allows me to make enough of my own decisions that I don't feel like I am trapped. I realize that this is probably more of a personality issue, but if you need to learn some GIS fundamentals and hate authority then this book might just work out for you.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A223HIKAM8W6N1
• Very Thorough 04 April, 2008
I bought this book as an alternative to a workplace-offered course that was going to cost me $300, and I'm glad I did. This book took me about a month to get through, working on in my free time, as opposed to the 2-day class, but I've come away with a much more extensive grasp of how to use GIS. The book is quite extensive in what it introduces you to, and is great for referencing if you're already an experienced ArcGIS user. It's obvious the book was originally designed to be used as a college textbook.
My two main complaints are: some of the assignments require downloading information off the web, and it's extremely difficult to locate the information required for the assignment, and in several cases, was impossible, due to the ever-changing nature of websites.
My other complaint is that there is no index, so you have to be very familiar with the textbook and table of contents to know what you're looking for in terms of referencing.
I highly recommend the book, but I would suggest to ESRI to incorporate an index and dedicated companion website for it in future editions.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2SJCFUTANFBJR
• Gis Tutorial 12 October, 2007
My book got here on time for me to turn in my assignments for school and in perfect condition.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2BGVIX1WOB14R
• Quality Training Material 31 May, 2008
This manual is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to learn the ArcGIS enviornment. I teach this professionally, and often recomend this as a good source for material. I highly recomend this to anyone who is starting out in the GIS field.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2PFMN9RCMA0JD
• Easy To Understand Tutorial 07 June, 2008
This book is a complete and easy to understand tutorial for beginners or self-study readers, it explains through examples, so readers can easily understand the subject. Full of graphics, step-by-step instructions, CD data for working with the tutorials, and 180 days trial ArcView 9.2 Software, make this book a complete tutorial book. Highly Recommended.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3KLQ3VTP6BMRQ
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