The Routledge Handbook of Mapping and Cartography

The Routledge Handbook of Mapping and Cartography
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Total Pages : 619
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ISBN-10 : 9781317568223
ISBN-13 : 1317568222
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Book Synopsis The Routledge Handbook of Mapping and Cartography by : Alexander Kent

Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Mapping and Cartography written by Alexander Kent and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-04 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new Handbook unites cartographic theory and praxis with the principles of cartographic design and their application. It offers a critical appraisal of the current state of the art, science, and technology of map-making in a convenient and well-illustrated guide that will appeal to an international and multi-disciplinary audience. No single-volume work in the field is comparable in terms of its accessibility, currency, and scope. The Routledge Handbook of Mapping and Cartography draws on the wealth of new scholarship and practice in this emerging field, from the latest conceptual developments in mapping and advances in map-making technology to reflections on the role of maps in society. It brings together 43 engaging chapters on a diverse range of topics, including the history of cartography, map use and user issues, cartographic design, remote sensing, volunteered geographic information (VGI), and map art. The title’s expert contributions are drawn from an international base of influential academics and leading practitioners, with a view to informing theoretical development and best practice. This new volume will provide the reader with an exceptionally wide-ranging introduction to mapping and cartography and aim to inspire further engagement within this dynamic and exciting field. The Routledge Handbook of Mapping and Cartography offers a unique reference point that will be of great interest and practical use to all map-makers and students of geographic information science, geography, cultural studies, and a range of related disciplines.


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