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Toward Spatial Humanities: Historical GIS and Spatial History
Ian
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Description for Toward Spatial Humanities: Historical GIS and Spatial History
Hardback. The application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to issues in history is among the most exciting developments in both digital and spatial humanities. Describing a variety of applications, this book includes essays that highlight the methodological and substantive implications of a spatial approach to history. Editor(s): Gregory, Ian N.; Geddes, Alistair. Series: The Spatial Humanities. Num Pages: 234 pages, 46 b 4 tables. BIC Classification: HBAH; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 472.
The application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to issues in history is among the most exciting developments in both digital and spatial humanities. Describing a wide variety of applications, the essays in this volume highlight the methodological and substantive implications of a spatial approach to history. They illustrate how the use of GIS is changing our understanding of the geographies of the past and has become the basis for new ways to study history. Contributors focus on current developments in the use of historical sources and explore the insights gained by applying GIS to develop historiography. Toward Spatial Humanities is ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Condition
New
Series
The Spatial Humanities
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN, United States
ISBN
9780253011800
SKU
V9780253011800
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99-50
About Ian
Ian N. Gregory is Professor of Digital Humanities at Lancaster University. He is author or co-author of three books, including: Troubled Geographies: A Spatial History of Religion and Society in Ireland (IUP, 2013). Alistair Geddes is Lecturer in Human Geography in the School of Social and Environmental Sciences at the University of Dundee.
Reviews for Toward Spatial Humanities: Historical GIS and Spatial History
Toward Spatial Humanities is a good gateway into the evolving sub-discipline of historical GIS. Gregory and Geddes's introduction, conclusion, and endnotes give excellent summaries and references for further exploration. The case study chapters provide good examples of applying GIS to particular historical periods, places, and questions. We can never have too many cases for inspiration and guidance, for so much ... Read more