Beyond Mapping Compilation Series
Compilation of Beyond Mapping columns
appearing in GeoWorld (formally GIS World) magazine 1989 to 2013
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The Beyond Mapping Compilation
Series
extends GIS
technology from mapping and geo-query to spatial statistics and analysis that
investigates the spatial patterns and relationships. It presents a structured view of the
important concepts, considerations and procedures involved in map
analysis. The nearly two hundred monthly
columns written over a twenty four year period forms an evolutionary
perspective on the revolutionary elements of GIS technology that make it
different from traditional map structure, content, processing and use. The
discussions encourage the reader to extend the traditional role of maps from
telling us “Where is What” to “Why and so what.” Within this context, maps become data and map
analysis becomes the means to derive information about spatial patterns and
relationships within and among map layers.
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Intended Audience
Beyond
Mapping Compilation Series …is an electronic collection of Joseph K.
Berry's popular Beyond
Mapping columns published in GeoWorld magazine from 1989
through 2013. It is intended to be used as a self-instructional text or
used in support of formal academic courses for study of grid-based map
analysis.
Content and Organization
This compilation series is organized into
three online books—
Beyond
Mapping III: A Compilation of Beyond Mapping Columns from
1996 to 2013 into 28 Topics, Introduction and Epilog
Beyond
Mapping II: A Compilation of Beyond Mapping Columns from
1993 to 1996 into 10 Topics, Introduction and Epilog
Beyond
Mapping I: A Compilation of Beyond Mapping Columns from
1989 to 1993 into 10 Topics, Introduction and Epilog
Three hardcopy books with supplemental
materials support the online compilation—
Map
Analysis
Understanding Spatial Patterns and Relationships …covers the period 1996 to 2007 (Berry, 2007; GeoTec Media Publishers)
Spatial
Reasoning
for Effective GIS …covers the period 1993 to 1996 (Berry, 1995; John Wiley
Publishers)
Beyond
Mapping
Concepts, Algorithms, and Issues in GIS …covers
the period 1989 to 1993 (Berry,
1993; John Wiley Publishers)
The Map
Analysis book’s companion CD-ROM contains further readings, color graphics
and software for hands-on experience with the material presented.
In addition, an Instructor’s CD-ROM is available that contains a
comprehensive set of instructional materials for use with the book supporting a
variety of seminars, workshops and courses including syllabus, PowerPoint
lectures, exercises, databases, and study/exam questions and answers.
Companion
"Hands-On" Exercises
MapCalc software provides hands-on
exercises supporting the topics in the Map Analysis book and the other books in
the compilation series. Educational versions are available in student and instructor forms…
MapCalc
Learner …is
a Student Tutorial Version with Exercises/databases, application demos and text; 100x100
configuration; single seat license for educational use only
MapCalc
Academic …is
an Instructor Classroom Version with all of the above material plus lecture
PowerPoint’s, additional exercises and exam questions/answers; unlimited
analysis frame configuration; multiple seat license for single computer
lab; educational use only
Nearly all of the graphics in the columns were
created using MapCalc (formally tMAP) and its
optional software, using a standard personal computer and screen capture. MapCalc software, User’s Manual, supplemental
readings, exercises, tutorial databases and instructor materials are royalty
free and can be downloaded from http://www.innovativegis.com/basis/MA_Workshop/MapCalc_download.htm.
Copyright
Notice
This compilation of articles originally written by
Joseph K. Berry for the "Beyond Mapping" column appearing in GeoWorld
(formally GIS World) magazine and are individually copyrighted by the author
and GeoTec Media (M2MEDIA360 © 1996-20013). The
electronic form of this compilation including text, graphics and supporting
materials are copyrighted by Joseph K. Berry.
(© 2013) All
rights are reserved. Permission
to copy, use and distribute portions of the compilation series for non-commercial
educational purposes is granted provided reference is made to the author and
the online compilation. Further
distribution of this online compilation in its entirety is prohibited without
prior permission by the author.
For more
information about the Beyond Mapping Compilation Series and related materials,
contact…
Joseph K. Berry
Berry and
Associates // Spatial Information Systems
Email: jberry@innovativegis.com Website: www.innovativegis.com
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