Includes cd-rom

In general, what are geographic information systems? -- Where did GIS come from? A history of GIS in land planning and site design -- Who else uses GIS? -- A closer look at geographic information systems -- Where does the data come from? -- What makes it magic: a brief introduction to operators and models -- Why aren't we using GIS now? -- Who is using GIS in the design professions? -- Design process--the old-fashioned way -- A GIS'er in disguise as a site designer: step by step through the digital site design process -- Our world becomes ever more digital -- Is GIS in your future?