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How to make maps : an introduction to theory and practice of cartography
Author
Title
How to make maps : an introduction to theory and practice of cartography / Peter Anthamatten.
ISBN
9781138067790
1138067792
9781138067806
1138067806
9781315158426
Publication
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.
Copyright Notice Date
©2021
Physical Description
xiii, 276 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Summary
"The goal of How to Make Maps is to equip readers with the foundational knowledge of concepts they need to conceive, design, and produce maps in a legible, clear, and coherent manner, drawing from both classical and modern theory in cartography. This book is appropriate for graduate and undergraduate students who are beginning a course of study in geospatial sciences or who wish to begin producing their own maps. While the book assumes no a priori knowledge or experience with geospatial software, it may also serve GIS analysts and technicians who wish to explore the principles of cartographic design"-- Provided by publisher.
Other formats
Online version: Anthamatten, Peter, How to make maps Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
January 22, 2024
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Introduction
Mapping concepts
The language of maps
Cartographic design
Coordinate systems and projections
Text and typography
Color in cartography
3D, animated, and Web cartography
Scholarly research in cartography
Data in mapping
GIS and graphics software
Examples from the field
Appendix 1. Map gallery, "maps from the wild"
Appendix 2. Sources of spatial data
Appendix 3. Eleven guidelines for constructing and critiquing maps
Appendix 4. Professional cartography societies
Glossary of terms.
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