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Principles of Map Design

  • ISBN-13: 9781462517121
  • Publisher: GUILFORD PUBLICATIONS
    Imprint: THE GUILFORD PRESS
  • By Judith A. Tyner
  • Price: AUD $110.00
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  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 12/06/2014
  • Format: Paperback (254.00mm X 178.00mm) 259 pages Weight: 508g
  • Categories: Cartography, map-making & projections [RGV]
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This authoritative, reader-friendly text presents core principles of good map design that apply regardless of production methods or technical approach. The book addresses the crucial questions that arise at each step of making a map: Who is the audience? What is the purpose of the map? Where and how will it be used? Students get the knowledge needed to make sound decisions about data, typography, color, projections, scale, symbols, and nontraditional mapping and advanced visualization techniques. Pedagogical Features: *Over 200 illustrations (also available at the companion website as PowerPoint slides), including 23 color plates *Suggested readings at the end of each chapter. *Recommended Web resources. *Instructive glossary
I. Map Design1. Introduction2. Planning and Composition3. Text Material and Typography4. Color in Cartographic DesignII. Geographic and Cartographic Framework5. Scale, Compilation, and Generalization6. The Earth's Graticule and ProjectionsIII. Symbolization7. Basics of Symbolization8. Symbolizing Geographic Data9. Multivariate MappingIV. Nontraditional Mapping10. Cartograms and Diagrams11. Continuity and Change in the Computer EraV. Critique of Maps12. Putting It All TogetherAppendix A. Commonly Used ProjectionsAppendix B. ResourcesAppendix C. Glossary
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