Cartography Thematic Map Design 6th Edition by Jeff Torguson【ebook】

Cartography Thematic Map Design 6th Edition by Jeff Torguson

ISBN-13: 9780072943825
ISBN-10: 0072943823

WHAT SETS THIS BOOK APART?
The sixth edition of Cartography: Thematic Map Design is
a completely revised version of previous editions. While
the focus remains on the principles of thematic map design,
all chapters are updated, now providing a more integrated,
practical link between cartographic theory and practice for
users of GIS, computer mapping, and graphic design software.
The goal of this new edition is to provide an in-depth
discussion of the process of designing maps for displaying
spatial information.
THE APPROACH OF THIS BOOK
The intended audience of this text is rather broad based. It
includes instructors and students of higher education classes
in cartography focusing on the design and creation of thematic
maps. Both instructors and students will appreciate the
straightforward presentation of material, including over 120
newly designed graphics and map examples, as well as the
authors’ suggestions for the do’s and don’ts of map design.
Other users include a range from cartographic professionals
to novice users of software that produce maps. For those professionals
who wish to have a modern reference book to
which they can turn for review of thematic map design principles,
this text will serve them well. The book is written in
user-friendly language that even the most novice generator of
maps can easily follow. It is especially benefi cial to those individuals
who wish an understanding of map design that goes
beyond the use of software default settings. This text will
provide each user with an overview of cartographic design of
thematic maps based upon the three authors’ combined professional
and academic experience of over fi fty years.