This new book explores the rapidly expanding applications of spatial analysis, GIS and remote sensing in the health sciences, and medical geography. For the practitioner or researcher this book is full of useful techniques if your work applies to environmental and public health, biostatistics, epide
Spatial Analysis, GIS, and Remote Sensing Applications in the Health Sciences
โ Scribed by Albert D., Gesler W.M., Levergood B. (eds.)
- Publisher
- Ann Arbor
- Year
- 2000
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
This new book explores the rapidly expanding applications of spatial analysis, GIS and remote sensing in the health sciences, and medical geography.
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