This book provides a rock-solid foundation in surveying for students, technicians, and engineers.  The information is up-to-date and presented with the clarity and thoroughness that has made this book a classic in the field.  It offers a basic and pragmatic approach to the study of surveying, laying out and building on the relevant mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills.   It also covers the latest surveying technology, and explains how improvements to the field help support the traditional surveying fundamentals.