Principles of map design
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Principles of map design
Guilford Press, c2010
- : hbk
Available at 3 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-250) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This authoritative, reader-friendly introductory 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. The book's utility is enhanced by over 200 illustrations, including 23 color plates; suggested readings at the end of each chapter; a glossary; and recommended Web resources. All of the figures are also available at the companion website as PowerPoint slides.
Table of Contents
I. Map Design
1. Introduction
2. Planning and Composition
3. Text Material and Typography
4. Color in Cartographic Design
II. Geographic and Cartographic Framework
5. Scale, Compilation, and Generalization
6. The Earth's Graticule and Projections
III. Symbolization
7. Basics of Symbolization
8. Symbolizing Geographic Data
9. Multivariate Mapping
IV. Nontraditional Mapping
10. Cartograms and Diagrams
11. Continuity and Change in the Computer Era
V. Critique of Maps
12. Putting It All Together
Appendix A. Commonly Used Projections
Appendix B. Resources
Appendix C. Glossary
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