Download or read book Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology written by James Conolly and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-05-04 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is a rapidly developing archaeological method which is moving from the domain of the computer specialist into that of the broader archaeological community. This comprehensive manual on the use of GIS in archaeology explores the concept of GIS and illustrates how it can be adapted for practical use. Examining issues such as spatial databases, data acquisition, spatial analysis, and techniques of visualization, the book is an essential tool for both students and professional archaeologists.