Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd Edition) (Prentice Hall Series in Geographic Information Science) | 
| Authors: Terry A. Slocum, Robert B Mcmaster, Fritz C Kessler, Hugh H Howard
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 116154
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 3
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 576
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 0132298341
Dewey Decimal Number: 526
EAN: 9780132298346
ASIN: 0132298341
Publication Date: April 14, 2008
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Product Description
This comprehensive volume blends broad coverage of basic methods for symbolizing spatial data with an introduction to cutting-edge data visualization techniques. Offers clear descriptions of various aspects of effective, efficient map design, with an emphasis on the practical application of design theories and appropriate use of map elements. Clearly contrasts different approaches for symbolizing spatial data, in addition to individual mapping techniques. This edition includes updated material on the history of thematic cartography, maps and society, scale and generalization, and cartograms and flow mapping. For those interested in learning more about cartography.
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 Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization, Second Edition January 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization, Second Edition
This book is the required text for a Cartography course I am taking as part of a degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The text is well written, and very well organized. The chapters are short enough and deliver the right amount of theory to be read and absorbed in one sitting. The book addresses classical cartographic issues as well as modern digital mapping and GIS.
Where the book fails miserably is in its layout. I expect that a book that costs as much as this one did, and which relies on colour plates will be printed in full colour from cover to cover. However, all the colour plates have been collected near the back of the book. This wouldn't be a big deal but for the constant references in the text inviting one to make comparisons between the black and white figures which are inset, and colour plates at the back: lot's of flipping back and forth, breaking the flow.
Like I said, the contents is very good, but for $121, you can keep the hard cover, but give me a full colour textbook with inset colour figures and diagrams.
Learn how to design maps that are visually compelling October 25, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book provides a very comprehensive review of all aspects associated with map background knowledge necessary to create visually compelling maps, either on screen displays or plot layouts.
It is not for novices and math background is required to fully exploit all the chapters devoted to data clustering for proper map layer design.
Definitely worth reading.
 Best Cartography Textbook December 17, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I teach beginning and advanced cartography, and this is the textbook I use. It features up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of cartographic theory and practice.
It is not tied to any particular software (such as ArcGIS). This could be a minus if you are trying to teach yourself. It is also quite expensive. However, it can be used in multiple courses.
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