| ISBN | 9780415332507 |
| Subject | Geographic information systems; Geographic information systems |
| Publisher | RoutledgeCurzon |
| Publication Date | 7/15/2004 |
| Format | Hardcover (234 x 162 mm) |
| Language | eng |
| Islamic Area Studies With Geographical Information Systems (New Horizons In Islamic Area Studies.) - Atsuyuki Okabe (2004) |
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| In this volume the contributors use GIS (Geographical Information Systems) to reassess both historic and contemporary Asian countries and traditionally Islamic areas. Subjects covered include: · Local society in 18th century South India · The use of GIS to locate abandoned villages · Water supplies and public fountains in Istanbul · The characterization of Turkish urban street networks · Three-dimensional views · The spatial structure of commercial areas · How to construct spatial databases from historical documents and maps · Estimating land use and the structure of the administrative system in Ponneri, India This highly illustrated and comprehensive work highlights how GIS can be applied to the social sciences. With its description of how to process, construct and manage geographical data the book is ideal for the non-specialist looking for a new and refreshing way to approach Islamic area studies. |
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