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The Nature of Geographic Information

Chapter 1: Data and Information

1. Overview
2. Data
3. Information
4. Information Systems
5. Databases, Mapping, and GIS
6. Database Management Systems
7. Mapping Systems
8. Representation Strategies for Mapping
9. Automated Map Analysis
10. Geographic Information Systems
11. Geographic Information Science and Technology
12. Geospatial Competencies and Our Curriculum
13. Distinguishing Properties of Geographic Data
14. Locations and Attributes
15. Continuity
16. Nearly Spherical
17. Spatial Dependency
18. Geographic Data and Geographic Questions
19. Summary
20. Bibliography

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