A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems

by ESRI

Overview

The must—have desk reference to terminology in geographic information systems (GIS).

As GIS technology has evolved and grown, so has the language of this powerful tool. Elevate your understanding of GIS with the newly updated and expanded third edition of A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems. With more than 1,400 new terms and nearly 400 high—quality illustrations, this popular comprehensive dictionary is essential for managers, programmers, users, writers, editors, and students discovering the interdisciplinary nature of GIS.

Written, developed, and reviewed by more than 200 subject matter experts, the fully cross—referenced dictionary is packed with nearly 3,000 terms. With clear definitions and helpful illustrations, A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems is a crucial resource for anyone in GIS.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781589488830
Publisher:	Esri Press
Publication date:	09/30/2025
Pages:	354
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

An Esri publication. Esri makes the world’s most powerful geographic information system (GIS), location intelligence, and mapping software. Esri is the global market leader in GIS. Since 1969, we have supported customers with geographic science and geospatial analytics, what we call The
Science of Where. We take a geographic approach to problem—solving, brought to life by modern, enterprise—grade GIS technology. We are committed to using science and technology to build a sustainable world.