Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization, 2/E
Terry A. Slocum, University of Kansas
Robert B McMaster, University of Minnesota
Fritz C. Kessler, Frostburg State University
Hugh H. Howard, University of Kansas

ISBN-10: 0130351237
ISBN-13: 9780130351234

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2004
Format: Cloth; 528 pp
Published: 06/28/2004

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For one/two-semester undergraduate courses in Cartography.

This comprehensive text bridges the evolution in cartography by presenting both traditional methods and recently developed cartographic techniques. It provides a compendium of methods for symbolizing and visualizing spatial data, from the traditional methods that presume a communication model to computer-based techniques that provide a means of data visualization.

  • NEW - Added chapters—Cover the history of thematic cartography; scale and cartographic generalization; and virtual and mixed environments.

    • Provides students with new and expanded information only touched upon in the previous edition.

  • NEW - Focus on map projections.

    • Presents a description of the Earths size and shape, an overview of the characteristics of the geographical coordinate system, and the approaches that cartographers use for selecting a suitable map projection.

  • NEW - A comprehensive chapter on map design.

    • Provides students with thorough coverage of map elements and various aspects of practical cartographic design.

  • NEW - Expanded treatment of map production and dissemination.

    • Highlights sections on high volume map reproduction (proofing methods and offset lithographic printing), and electronic dissemination.

  • NEW - Coverage of cluster analysis.

    • Familiarizes students with reasonably common techniques used by geographers.

  • NEW - The most recent developments in cartography—i.e., Carrs work with micromaps; collaborative visualization; spatial data mining; information visualization; multimodal interfaces; and the use of sound to depict spatial data.

    • Keeps students abreast of the latest findings and available technology in the field.

  • Early coverage of the traditional univariate mapping methods—i.e., choropleth; proportional symbol; isarithmic; and dot.

    • Allows students to concentrate on selecting an appropriate symbolization method given a particular set of spatial data.

  • Recently developed approaches for visualizing spatial data—i.e., data exploration; animation; and electronic atlases.

    • Enables students to explore different perspectives of a data set using interactive software.

    • Animated maps are characterized by continuous or dynamic change, such as the animation of cloud cover during the weather report of a local TV news station.

    • Electronic atlases permit the interactive consultation of geographic databases to view a region or area, such as population density or a satellite image.

  • Sources to help students locate the software mentioned throughout the book—This information is also provided on http://www.prenhall.com/slocum and is updated regularly.
  • Computer-based aspects of symbolization reflecting the discipline's shift toward technology.

    • Discusses hardware considerations in map production, with a focus on creating color maps.

    • Discusses the use of digital methods for interpolating between point locations on isarithmic maps.

    • Describes how the digital methods of GIS and remote sensing can assist in creating dot and dasymetric maps.

  • Emphasis on the use of color in cartography—Technology has made it easier to generate color maps, making it essential for mapmakers to understand how color should be used. Principles of color are discussed in their relation to:

    • Visual processing (eye-brain system).

    • Map production.

    • Specification (models of color space).

    • Map dissemination.

    • Color on univariate choropleth and isarithmic maps.

  • Statistical and graphical methods for analyzing spatial data.
  • More than 300 illustrations—75 in color.

    • Compares various mapping techniques.

  • Added chapters—Cover the history of thematic cartography; scale and cartographic generalization; and virtual and mixed environments.

    • Provides students with new and expanded information only touched upon in the previous edition.

  • Focus on map projections.

    • Presents a description of the Earths size and shape, an overview of the characteristics of the geographical coordinate system, and the approaches that cartographers use for selecting a suitable map projection.

  • A comprehensive chapter on map design.

    • Provides students with thorough coverage of map elements and various aspects of practical cartographic design.

  • Expanded treatment of map production and dissemination.

    • Highlights sections on high volume map reproduction (proofing methods and offset lithographic printing), and electronic dissemination.

  • Coverage of cluster analysis.

    • Familiarizes students with reasonably common techniques used by geographers.

  • The most recent developments in cartography—i.e., Carrs work with micromaps; collaborative visualization; spatial data mining; information visualization; multimodal interfaces; and the use of sound to depict spatial data.

    • Keeps students abreast of the latest findings and available technology in the field.



 1. Introduction.

I. PRINCIPLES OF CARTOGRAPHY.

 2. History of Thematic Cartography.

 3. Statistical and Graphical Foundation.

 4. Principles of Symbolization.

 5. Data Classification.

 6. Scale and Cartographic Generalization.

 7. The Earth and its Coordinate System.

 8. Elements of Map Projections.

 9. Selecting an Appropriate Projection.

10. Principles of Color.

11. Elements of Map Design.

12. Map Production and Dissemination.

II. MAPPING TECHNIQUES.

13. Choropleth Mapping.

14. Isarithmic Mapping.

15. Symbolizing Topography.

16. Proportional Symbol Mapping.

17. Dot and Dasymetric Mapping.

18. Bivariate and Multivariate Mapping.

19. Additional Techniques.

III. GEOGRAPHIC VISUALIZAION.

20. Animation.

21. Data Exploration.

22. Electronic Atlases and Miltimedia.

23. Visualizing Data Quality.

24. Virtual and Mixed Environments.

25. Ongoing Developments.

    For introductory courses in cartography.

     

    This comprehensive text blends broad coverage of basic methods for symbolizing spatial data with an introduction to cutting-edge data visualization techniques. The authors’ balanced presentation clearly contrasts different approaches for symbolizing spatial data, in addition to individual mapping techniques.

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