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Modelling Geographical Systems
. Ed(S): Boots, Barry N.; Okabe, Atsuyuki; Thomas, R. W.
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Description for Modelling Geographical Systems
Hardback. Presents a representative selection of ideas shaping the development and testing of geographical systems models by means of statistical and computational approaches. This work spans geographic scales, deals with both individuals and aggregates, and represents natural, human, and integrated spatial systems. Editor(s): Boots, Barry N.; Okabe, Atsuyuki; Thomas, R. W. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
Within the realm of quantitative geography, systems modelling is specifically concerned with understanding those relationships that influence the attributes of phenomena located in space and time. The intention is to replicate the main processes influencing a system's behaviour and, thereby, assist its manage ment through a capability to estimate future change. Over the last few decades, one of the major institutional initiatives for promoting such research has been provided by specialised Study Groups and Commissions established by the International Geographical Union (IGU). These scholarly networks have aimed to co-ordinate international research agendas for geographical systems model ling and their activities ... Read more
Within the realm of quantitative geography, systems modelling is specifically concerned with understanding those relationships that influence the attributes of phenomena located in space and time. The intention is to replicate the main processes influencing a system's behaviour and, thereby, assist its manage ment through a capability to estimate future change. Over the last few decades, one of the major institutional initiatives for promoting such research has been provided by specialised Study Groups and Commissions established by the International Geographical Union (IGU). These scholarly networks have aimed to co-ordinate international research agendas for geographical systems model ling and their activities ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
Series
Geojournal Library
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402008214
SKU
V9781402008214
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