--- product_id: 166704456 title: "GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, Sixth Edition" price: "NT$2795" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/166704456-gis-fundamentals-a-first-text-on-geographic-information-systems-sixth store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, Sixth Edition **Price:** NT$2795 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, Sixth Edition - **How much does it cost?** NT$2795 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/166704456-gis-fundamentals-a-first-text-on-geographic-information-systems-sixth) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NEW and UPDATED 6th Edition of the best selling GIS Fundamentals textbook by Paul Bolstad! A First Text on Geographic Information Systems Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computer-based tools for the entry, maintenance, and analysis of spatial data. GIS are critical for effective resource management, and have been applied across a wide range of science, business, and government endeavours. This book provides an introduction to the theory and application of GIS. It is written for use in a first-year GIS class and as a reference for the GIS practitioner. This sixth edition balances theoretical and practical material, so that students may apply knowledge of GIS in the solution of real-world problems. Improvements over the previous editions are included in each chapter. Topics treated include an introduction to GIS, spatial data models, map projections, data entry, image data, GPS, digital data, database systems in GIS, general spatial analysis, raster analysis, terrain modeling, metadata, standards, and accuracy assessments. The bestselling GIS textbook by Paul Bolstad is now even better! Improvements in GIS Fundamentals, 6th Edition. Updates to improve clarity in each chapter include: 80+ new or modified figures. Additional and edited questions at the end of each chapter. Expanded discussion of topology and three dimensional data models. Added descriptions of the new national 2022 datum, vertical datum adjustment, and local sea level datums. Description of new and modernized GNSS systems. Reorganization of the chapter on remote sensing, and updates to cover new satellite systems and methods. Focused improvements in the databases chapter on foreign keys and multi-table joins. Reorganization of the introductory analysis chapter, expanded coverage on reclassification, and a new discussion on attribute recalculations during dissolve operations. Updates on new methods in raster and terrain analysis chapters. Expanded description of applied spatial models. Updated glossary, data sources, and useful conversions and formulas appendices. Review: Deep and Wide - I've been using GIS and related tech for over 25 years, and teaching GIS for almost 10. Most intro-level GIS texts are what' I'd call "procedural", meaning they aim to walk you through specific skills and as such most books are built around a specific software suite, normally ESRI ArcGIS. While this is good for getting students up and running with some GIS skills, what is often lacking is good explanation of the context and the "why" of the procedures. This book has exceptionally detailed and mostly very good explanation of the background and the "why" of GIS topics and is completely agnostic as to what GIS software you use. The amount of material in the book should keep most undergraduates busy for a full academic year (2 semesters or 3 quarters). And, there would also need to be external resources for the hand-on GIS software learning. I bought the book to study for a GIS licensing exam and it's a great resource for that. I teach with ArcGIS and have developed many labs and exercises over the years, so if I was to offer a full-year sequence for undergrads (of grad students), I'd definitely consider using this book for a course taught at a demanding and rigorous level. So bottom line: I'd say this book is a bit more than "fundamentals" and while it doesn't offer much at all in terms of hands-on material, the background detail is an excellent way to help make sure that GIS students don't treat GIS as a "black box" with no understanding of the theory and principles behind what they are doing. Review: Recomendado: excelente libro - Recomendado: excelente libro, muy buen servicio y rapidez en la entrega. Gracias. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #248,829 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15,094 in Textbooks (Special Features Stores) #22,234 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 357 Reviews | ## Images ![GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, Sixth Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TdMiayh4L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deep and Wide *by B***Y on May 29, 2021* I've been using GIS and related tech for over 25 years, and teaching GIS for almost 10. Most intro-level GIS texts are what' I'd call "procedural", meaning they aim to walk you through specific skills and as such most books are built around a specific software suite, normally ESRI ArcGIS. While this is good for getting students up and running with some GIS skills, what is often lacking is good explanation of the context and the "why" of the procedures. This book has exceptionally detailed and mostly very good explanation of the background and the "why" of GIS topics and is completely agnostic as to what GIS software you use. The amount of material in the book should keep most undergraduates busy for a full academic year (2 semesters or 3 quarters). And, there would also need to be external resources for the hand-on GIS software learning. I bought the book to study for a GIS licensing exam and it's a great resource for that. I teach with ArcGIS and have developed many labs and exercises over the years, so if I was to offer a full-year sequence for undergrads (of grad students), I'd definitely consider using this book for a course taught at a demanding and rigorous level. So bottom line: I'd say this book is a bit more than "fundamentals" and while it doesn't offer much at all in terms of hands-on material, the background detail is an excellent way to help make sure that GIS students don't treat GIS as a "black box" with no understanding of the theory and principles behind what they are doing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recomendado: excelente libro *by C***I on December 24, 2025* Recomendado: excelente libro, muy buen servicio y rapidez en la entrega. Gracias. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent learning book *by P***. on March 21, 2022* I am 67 years old, and still working and learning. I was recently exposed to some mapping software that my leaders wanted me too learn. I adapted well to the software but felt like there were many fundamentals that I just did not know. After reading this book, I see that Professor Bolstad not only knows his discipline, but knows how to teach. I have tried to learn from many books off the shelf, and not everyone is as good a writer or teacher as they probably are a practitioner. Dr. Bolstad clearly knows how to explain a subject at just the correct level (of abstraction) so that one can understand the point of the concept. I'd recommend to anyone who needs a firm foundation in GIS. ## Frequently Bought Together - GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, Sixth Edition - Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 - GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Pro 2.8 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/166704456-gis-fundamentals-a-first-text-on-geographic-information-systems-sixth](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/166704456-gis-fundamentals-a-first-text-on-geographic-information-systems-sixth) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-07-08*