Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization

Name: Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization
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ISBN: 9780130351234

ISBN-10: 0130351237

ISBN-13: 9780130351234

Edition: 2nd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Terry A. Slocum, Robert B. McMaster, Fritz C. Kessler, Hugh H. Howard

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This comprehensive book bridges the evolution in cartography by presenting both traditional methods and recently developed cartographic techniques.KEY TOPICS It provides a compendium of methods for symbolizing and visualizing spatial data, from the traditional methods that presume a communication model to computer-based techniques that provide a means of data visualization. For anyone interested in designing maps in the realm of GIS.

Book details

List price: $129.20
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 6/28/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 528
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.146
Language: English




Introduction



Principles Of Cartography



History of Thematic Cartography



Statistical and Graphical Foundation



Principles of Symbolization



Data Classification



Scale and Cartographic Generalization



The Earth and its Coordinate System



Elements of Map Projections



Selecting an Appropriate Projection



Principles of Color



Elements of Map Design



Map Production and Dissemination



Mapping Techniques



Choropleth Mapping



Isarithmic Mapping



Symbolizing Topography



Proportional Symbol Mapping



Dot and Dasymetric Mapping



Bivariate and Multivariate Mapping



Additional Techniques



Geographic Visualizaion



Animation



Data Exploration



Electronic Atlases and Miltimedia



Visualizing Data Quality



Virtual and Mixed Environments



Ongoing Developments