Thinking About GIS, Third Edition

Author: Dr. Roger Tomlinson

This book details a practical method for implementing a GIS developed by the man known as the "father of GIS".  Dr. Roger Tomlinson has distilled a lifetime of professional experience into a clear and structured format that guides readers step by step through planning for a Geographic Information System. A proven success over many years of use in public and private sector organisations, the Tomlinson model really works - for the enterprise-wide project as well as the single-shop launch.

Developed from decades of consulting experience globally and his popular GIS seminars worldwide, Tomlinson's book helps bridge the communication gap between those with and those without technological expertise. By addressing the concerns of both types of managers (specialists and senior executives), Tomlinson's methodology provides a common platform from which to assess exactly what an organisation needs from a GIS and to conduct the kind of specific planning that management can support.

This GIS classic has been thoroughly revised, updated, and redesigned for its third edition.