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Statistical Analysis and Modeling of Geographic Information with ArcView GIS is an update to Lee and Wong's Statistical Analysis with ArcView GIS, featuring expanded coverage of classical statistical methods, probability and statistical testing, new student exercises to facilitate classroom use, new exercises featuring interactive ArcView Avenue scripts, and a new overview of compatible spatial analytical functions in ArcGIS 9.0.
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BOOK UNUSABLE WITH CURRENT ARCGIS SOFTWARE.......2007-03-25
EXAMPLES ONLY WORK WITH OUTDATED SOFTWARE ARCVIEW 3.3!
Although this book purports to be 'updated' from the earlier edition, the Avenue script 'extensions' and examples in the book and on the accompanying CD only work with ESRI's outdated ArcView3.x, which has been moved to 'Mature Support' status by ESRI. DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK! There is an 11 page appendix that discusses statistical tools in ESRI's current ArcGIS 9.2. These 11 pages in the 441 page book discuss current technology. I feel like a victim of 'bait and switch.' Updated? Current? I don't think so!
Hard to follow and use.......2007-02-17
Even though the book has 2005 copyright, all the examples and data relate to Arcview 3.X. None of the extensions can be used in ArcView 9.0. Without the extensions, it is really, really hard to follow the examples. The book acknowledges that version 9.0 has some statistical items in the ArcView toolbox, but it pretty well stops there. There are two web sites listed in the book to contact for updated information, but one doesn't work at all and the other doesn't show anything regarding software updates. This book has plenty of theory, many application examples, and a good price tag, but it falls short in being updated so that the average commercial user who has Arcview 9.0, 9.1 or 9.2 can get as much good out of it as hoped for. In short, this book had a lot of potential--and is a one-of-kind topic--but just couldn't seem to pull it off, which could have been done with just a little attention to detail for new software that would run on the newer versions of ArcView. Until that updating is done, it should be made clear that the examples and data relate only to Arcview 3.X--if that had been the case, I would not have purchased the book.
Clearly written with numerous examples and useful ArcView extension tools for statistical analysis on the included CD........2006-05-13
I used this book for a graduate level course in geospatial statistics. The book is very clearly written and provides just enough background material to enable someone who has not had a statistics course in a while to still understand how statistical analysis of geographic information varies from classical statistics, and then apply the methods to their own geographic data (point, line or polygon). The book covers how to measure dispersion, perform hypothesis testing of point or quadrat distributions and univariate or bivariate spatial data analysis, quadrat analysis, and joint count statistics for spatial autocorrelation. Regarding directional statistics, this book is an authority on how to perform directional and network analysis and whether or not directional bias exists in a set of points using the standard deviational ellipse. You will not find other sources that explain the standard deviational ellipse as clearly as the Wong/Lee book. Also included are step-by-step application examples throughout which aid in grasping the concepts and also provide real tools for analyzing your point, polygon or other geographic data with ESRI ArcView (a 1-year licensed copy of ArcView for educational purposes comes with the ESRI Press book, "Mapping Our World" - currently listing at around $25 from Amazon). In other words, this book comes with tools that enable you to perform statistical analysis of geographic data without having to purchase an ESRI "extension" (extra-cost module to their product) as long as you are willing to work with an older version of ArcView, or the one in "Mapping Our World". There are some typographical mistakes, but they are easy to spot and rarely impact the calculations. Hopefully Wiley will soon include an "errata" link on their web site for this book's typos. I found the coverage of Global and Local Statistics for spatial autocorrelation using Moran's I, Geary's C and the G-statistic especially easy to follow and understand paving the way for deeper understanding of peer-reviewed journal articles dealing with these concepts. I highly recommend this book for anyone needing to gain a strong foundation in spatial statistics, who would also like to understand why classical statistical analysis falls short when working with geospatial datasets.
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Based on years of practical experience and research, and informed by the California Center for Wildlife's commitment to humane treatment of animals, Living with Wildlife traces the evolution of attitudes toward wildlife and provides sensible guidelines for co-existing with animals encountered around the home and in wild areas. It is both a comprehensive reference to common North American wildlife and a guide to resolving - in the most humane ways possible - common conflicts that arise from human-wildlife contact. Included are invaluable tips on what to do when:
You head up to the attic to investigate strange noises, and find that a family of raccoons has taken up residence there
Your prized rosebush is suffering from nightly "pruning" by deer
Your child rushes into the house holding a fledgling bird found on the lawn after it apparently fell from its nest
You find, upon returning from a day hike while camping in bear country, that your food supplies have been raided and are scattered all over the campsite
Throughout, the book encourages humans to share their habitat and suggests ways to make residential environments more hospitable to wildlife.
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excellent reference for wildlife care.......1998-07-26
I am a licensed rehabilitator and I wouldn't be without this book. The in-depth information on most all North American wildlife is truly valuable for all purposes, whether one is a rehabilitator or a homeowner trying to keep lids on garbage cans.
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While much has been written about the factors that either promote or prevent proliferation of wildlife in urban settings, forward-thinking professors instructing in this area have had to rely on their own ability to collect information from the published literature. Even then, it has been a challenge to find research that examines the entire picture of human-wildlife interaction, beyond those that focus on problems associated with nuisance urban wildlife. Urban Wildlife Management is the first comprehensive text to examine the issues that have led to the need for human-wildlife interface management strategies. The book focuses not only on ecological matters, but also incorporates the political, economic, and societal issues relevant to the development of proactive management planning. Synthesizing hundreds of journal articles, as well as countless other sources on urban wildlife management, the book organizes a wealth of material under five subject areas: urban landscapes, urban ecosystems, urban habitats and hazards, sociopolitical issues, and special management considerations. Urban Wildlife Management educates students in the fundamental principles of ecology required to understand how human-made environments lead to the need for urban wildlife management Exploring the changing landscape of wildlife management, the authors offer students a historical perspective, along with a look at current trends and future directions of wildlife management. They include selected lessons in ecology relevant to understanding the presence or absence of wildlife species in urban communities. These lessons look at the impacts of urbanization on ecosystem structure and function, including waterways, predation, and population dynamics. Urban habitats are discussed in terms of the unique features of green and gray spaces, urban streams, and urban soils. The book also considers both endangered species and overabundant wildlife populations.
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It's about time!.......2005-12-21
I just received this book. I've taught an urban wildlife management course in the past, and have recognized the need for a text such as this one. Clark Adams, Kieran Lindsey, and Sara Ash are to be commended for pulling this topic together in an attractive book.
The references look extensive, and the many photos are of high quality. There are 4 pages of color photographs inserted between pages 276-277, repeating some black and white figures from chapters 5-11. This seems redundant; I hope the color plates did not add significantly to the price of the book, because they don't seem necessary.
I wish the book provided some assignment suggestions. There are case histories, and perspectives, but no suggested assignments. I have my own assignment ideas, of course, but I wanted their assistance in developing new ones! This is not a complaint, merely a comment.
I look forward to rejuvenating my urban wildlife course with the welcomed addition of this book.
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A must have for anyone who cares about animals!.......2006-06-23
Ms. Lopez has really done something special as she combines a love of animals with practical advice on how humans and animals can co-exist. She passes on to her readers the benefits of her amazing experience as a volunteer at a Texas wildlife refuge. Her special connection with this subject matter enables her readers to discover new and exciting ways to enjoy wildlife while still preventing thos unwanted problems that sometimes result when we get "too close" to nature. Thanks Andrea!
When Raccoons Fall Through Your Ceiling - A. Lopez.......2003-03-25
Andrea Dawn Lopez's book explains in easy-to-understand text why human/animal conflicts or situations occur, and what to do to remedy them. Anyone who's ever had an animal visitor in their home will find this book useful. As the title suggests, Andrea explains how to coexist with wildlife in a non-lethal manner. The author's affection for wildlife is evident in her warm, tender writing.
Good information.......2003-03-20
I Loved this book it's finaly nice to have writen material on how to deal and live with our wildlife. I live in the country and some people just dont understand that the animals were here first and it is our job to learn animal safty and respect and also safe ways to deal with the animals. Andrea covers all this in her book and I would like to prsonally Thank her.
Sincerly,
Julie Hanenberg
For the Love of Animals.......2003-01-01
How true this writing is. The animals are being forced out of their natural habitat to make room for humans.
I have no doubt that Andrea's experiences go well beyond what she has written about, even as a child. She has made it clear that co-existing is possible without much effort on our part.
BE PREPARED! Where have we all seen those words written before?
Although "common sense" is not all that "common", I think this book makes clear to all of us what we can do to make our lives and the lives of the animals a much safer place.
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Ecology, Engineering, and Management: Reconciling Ecosystem Rehabilitation and Service Reliability
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Ecology, Engineering, and the Paradox of Management is the first book that addresses and reconciles what many take to be the core paradox facing environmental decision-makers and stakeholders: How do they restore the environment while at the same time provide ever more services reliably from that environment, including clean air, water and energy for more and more people? The book provides a conceptual framework, empirical case analyses, and organizational proposals to resolve the paradox, be it in the US, Europe, or elsewhere. Thus, Ecology, Engineering, and the Paradox of Management has multiple audiences. First are the key professions involved in the protection and improvement of ecosystems and in the provision and delivery of services from those ecosystems. These include ecologists (and other natural scientists such as conservation biologists, climatologists, forest scientists, and toxicologists), engineers (as well as hydrologists, environmental engineers, civil engineers, and line operators), modeling and gaming experts, managers, planners, and power, agriculture, and recreation communities. Another audience includes university researchers in ecology, conservation biology, engineering, the policy sciences, and resource management. Those interested in interdisciplinary approaches in these fields will also find the book especially helpful. Finally, those interested in the Everglades, the Columbia River Basin, San Francisco Bay-Delta, and the Green Heart of western Netherlands will find new insights here, as the book provides a detailed examination of the paradox in each of these cases.
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Urban Wildlife Habitats: A Landscape Perspective (Wildlife Habitats, Vol 3)
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Culture, Conflict, and Communication in the Wildland-Urban Interface (Social Behavior and Natural Resources Series)
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Forests at the Wildland-Urban Interface: Conservation and Management (Integrative Studies in Water Management and Land Development)
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Forests at the wildland-urban interface are at increasing risk due to the impacts of urbanization. Conserving and managing these forestlands for continued ecological and social benefits is a critical and complex challenge facing natural resource managers, land-use planners, and policymakers. Forests at the Wildland-Urban Interface: Conservation and Management provides information, strategies, and tools to enhance natural resource management, planning, and policymaking at the wildland-urban interface. The text is arranged in five sections: forestland changes at the wildland-urban interface and why they are occurring; economic, policy, and land-use planning tools that can be used to manage growth; methods for communicating with and engaging the public; ecosystem management tools for sustaining the provision of ecological goods and services from interface forests; and ways in which various types of landowners are pursuing conservation and management of forests in the interface. By combining science and management, theory and practical problem solving, this book addresses a broad range of issues associated with the wildland-urban interface and provides possible solutions. Natural resource professionals and urban planners will find this a crucial resource for coordinating and implementing sound policy and practice.
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Habitat Conservation Planning: Endangered Species and Urban Growth
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As environmental awareness grows around the world, people are learning that a diversity of species and the habitat to support them is necessary to maintain the ecological health of the earth. At the same time, however, the pressure to develop wildlife habitat for human settlement and economic gain also grows, causing frequent clashes between the forces of development and of conservation. This pioneering study focuses on a new tool for resolving the land-use conflict--the creation of habitat conservation plans (HCPs). Timothy Beatley explores the development and early results of this provision of the United States' federal Endangered Species Act, which allows development of some habitat and a certain "take" of a protected species in return for the conservation of sufficient habitat to ensure its survival and long-term recovery. Beatley looks specifically at nine HCPs in California, Nevada, Texas, and Florida, states where biological diversity and increasing populations have triggered many conflicts. Some of the HCPs include the San Bruno Mountain HCP near San Francisco, the North Key Largo HCP in the Florida Keys, the Clark County HCP near Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Balcones Canyonlands HCP near Austin, Texas. This first comprehensive overview of habitat conservation planning in the United States will be important reading for everyone involved in land-use debates.
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Practical Conservation: Urban Habitats (Practical Conservation)
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