no information available
The widespread use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) has significantly increased the demand for knowledge about spatial analytical techniques across a range of disciplines As growing numbers of researchers realize they are dealing with spatial data, the demand for specialized statistical and mathematical methods designed tdeal with spatial data is undergoing a rapid increase Responding tthis demand, The SAGE Handbook of Spatial Analysis is a comprehensive and authoritative discussion of issues and techniques in the field of spatial data analysis Its principal focus is on: Why the analysis of spatial data needs separate treatment The main areas of spatial analysis The key debates within spatial analysis Examples of the application of various spatial analytical techniques Problems in spatial analysis Areas for future research Aimed at an international audience of academics, The SAGE Handbook of Spatial Analysis will alsprove essential tgraduate level students and researchers in government agencies and the private sector