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Methods, Models, and GIS

Interpreting Spatial Patterns: An Inquiry Into Formal and Cognitive Aspects of Tobler's First Law of Geography

Alexander Klippel Department of Geography, GeoVISTA Center, The Pennsylvania State University
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Frank Hardisty Department of Geography, GeoVISTA Center, The Pennsylvania State University
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Rui Li Department of Geography, GeoVISTA Center, The Pennsylvania State University
Pages 1011-1031 | Published online: 23 May 2011

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