ABSTRACT
There is much existing learning material on projections and some of it is even quite good whether you are looking for a concise explanation or something very thorough. Concise treatments will cover the basic definitions of projection-oriented nomenclature as there are quite a few terms that are specific to this subject and in which it is essential that you become conversant. The more useful of these concise treatments also explore different methods of choosing projections that are suitable given a set of potential variables related to the map's location, size, purpose, and so on. Texts that go into depth on projections also delve into the mathematics that underpin the most common types. This chapter takes the middle ground in going over common definitions, presenting an organized set of considerations for choosing an appropriate projection, and also providing several real-life examples from practicing cartographers. The text avoids mathematics, but this in no way diminishes its importance, and particularly if you happen to love geometry, you will be well served to seek out more depth in that area from other texts.
