Spatial Data Analysis: Theory and Practice, first published in 2003, provides a broad ranging
treatment of the field of spatial data analysis. It begins with an overview of spatial data …

Spatial data are an important source of scientific information. The development of high
capacity and fast desk and laptop computers and the concomitant creation of geographic …

Integrating a discussion of the application of quantitative methods with practical examples,
this book explains the philosophy of the new quantitative methodologies and contrasts them …

Outlines general ideas on fundamental issues related to the distinctive characteristics of
spatial data analysis as opposed to data analysis in general. Focuses on two issues that are …

The widespread use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) has significantly increased
the demand for knowledge about spatial analytical techniques across a range of disciplines …

The development of specialized software for spatial data analysis has seen rapid growth
since the lack of such tools was lamented in the late 1980s by Haining (1989) and cited as a …

This volume is inspired by the many contributions of Arthur Getis to the field of spatial
analysis. In 2004, Arthur Getis formally retired as the Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation …

This paper presents a personal view on some emerging research directions at the interface
of social science and spatial analysis. Particular emphasis is placed on methodological …

This is an introductory textbook on spatial analysis and spatial statistics through GIS. Each
chapter presents methods and metrics, explains how to interpret results, and provides …

The availability of spatial databases and widespread use of geographic information systems
has stimulated increasing interest in the analysis and modelling of spatial data. Spatial data …