Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization : Pearson New International Edition

For introductory courses in cartography. This comprehensive text blends broad coverage of basic methods for symbolizing spatial data with an introduction to cutting-edge data visualization techniques. The authors' balanced presentation clearly contrasts different approaches for symbolizing spatial data, in addition to individual mapping techniques. Cover......Page 1 Table of Contents......Page 4 1. Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization......Page 6 2. A Historical Perspective on Thematic Cartography......Page 28 3. Statistical and Graphical Foundation......Page 44 4. Data Classification......Page 70 5. Principles of Symbolization......Page 90 6. Scale and Generalization......Page 114 7. The Earth and Its Coordinate System......Page 134 8. Elements of Map Projections......Page 154 9. Selecting an Appropriate Map Projection......Page 180 10. Principles of Color......Page 200 11. Map Elements and Typography......Page 218 12. Cartographic Design......Page 244 13. Map Reproduction......Page 266 14. Choropleth Mapping......Page 290 15. Isarithmic Mapping......Page 312 16. Dasymetric Mapping......Page 336 17. Proportional Symbol and Dot Mapping......Page 348 18. Multivariate Mapping......Page 376 19. Cartograms and Flow Maps......Page 406 20. Visualizing Terrain......Page 424 21. Map Animation......Page 444 22. Data Exploration......Page 466 23. Visualizing Uncertainty......Page 486 24. Web Mapping......Page 504 25. Virtual Environments......Page 524 26. Trends in Research and Development......Page 546 Color Plates......Page 570 C......Page 618 G......Page 619 M......Page 620 S......Page 621 W......Page 622 Z......Page 623 For introductory courses in cartography. This comprehensive text blends broad coverage of basic methods for symbolising spatial data with an introduction to cutting-edge data visualisation techniques. The authors'balanced presentation clearly contrasts different approaches for symbolising spatial data, in addition to individual mapping techniques. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed. For introductory courses in cartography. This comprehensive text blends broad coverage of basic methods for symbolising spatial data with an introduction to cutting-edge data visualisation techniques. The authors' balanced presentation clearly contrasts different approaches for symbolising spatial data, in addition to individual mapping techniques. "This comprehensive text blends broad coverage of basic methods for symbolizing spatial data with an introduction to cutting-edge data visualization techniques. The authors' balanced presentation clearly contrasts different approaches for symbolizing spatial data, in addition to individual mapping techniques."-- Provided by publisher