ABSTRACT

This revised and updated edition integrates the latest in modern technology with traditional cartographic principles. While providing a solid conceptual foundation in cartographic methodology, the text also introduces the very latest advances that have greatly influenced cartographic techniques. The new edition reflects the increasing importance of cartography as the basis for further geographical study, the text has been updated throughout and chapters on the latest developments in cartography have been integrated. There is also a more widespread emphasis on multimedia and the web.

chapter 1|19 pages

Geographical Information Science and maps

chapter 2|19 pages

Data acquisition

chapter 3|12 pages

Map characteristics

chapter 4|13 pages

GIS applications: which map to use?

chapter 5|21 pages

Map design and production

chapter 6|34 pages

Topography

chapter 7|33 pages

Statistical mapping

chapter 8|7 pages

Mapping time

chapter 11|14 pages

Cartography at work: maps as decision tools