Michael D. Kennedy 
Introducing Geographic Information Systems with ArcGIS 
A Workbook Approach to Learning GIS

An integrated approach that combines essential GIS background with a practical workbook on applying the principles in Arc GIS 10.0 and 10.1

Introducing Geographic Information Systems with Arc GISintegrates a broad introduction to GIS with a software-specific workbook for Esri’s Arc GIS. Where most courses make do using two separate texts, one covering GIS and another the software, this book enables students and instructors to use a single text with an integrated approach covering both in one volume with a common vocabulary and instructional style.

This revised edition focuses on the latest software updates–Arc GIS 10.0 and 10.1. In addition to its already successful coverage, the book allows students to experience publishing maps on the Internet through new exercises, and introduces the idea of programming in the language Esri has chosen for applications (i.e., Python). A DVD is packaged with the book, as in prior editions, containing data for working out all of the exercises.

This complete, user-friendly coursebook:

* Is updated for the latest Arc GIS releases–Arc GIS 10.0 and 10.1

* Introduces the central concepts of GIS and topics needed to understand spatial information analysis

* Provides a considerable ability to operate important tools in Arc GIS

* Demonstrates new capabilities of Arc GIS 10.0 and 10.1

* Provides a basis for the advanced study of GIS and the study of the newly emerging field of GIScience

Introducing Geographic Information Systems with Arc GIS, Third Edition is the ideal guide for undergraduate students taking courses such as Introduction to GIS, Fundamentals of GIS, and Introduction to Arc GIS Desktop. It is also an important guide for professionals looking to update their skills for Arc GIS 10.0 and 10.1.

About the author

MICHAEL KENNEDY, AICP, is an Associate Professor Emeritus of Geography at the University of Kentucky. He is the author of The Global Positioning System and Arc GIS, Third Edition, as well as books on Fortran, Pascal, and PL/One. He has presented papers on GIS analysis quality control at Esri User Conferences and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, the Association of American Geographers, and the American Planning Association.