Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization

by Terry A. Slocum, Robert B. McMaster, Fritz C. Kessler

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.

Genres: Cartography, Reference

576 pages, Hardcover

First published December 4, 1998

Reviews

[Kapil Katuwal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book to acquire knowledge of the principles of map design and cartographic process.

[Alondra Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a student of geography I find this book to be a very good reference about the principles of making maps, while it could be enriched by adding more information about newer techniques in GIS they will most likely come in newer versions of the book.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm thinking that this book is one of the last on cartography that doesn't really get into GIS. It was very academic - many theoretical or exploratory ideas about cartography that would never be used in a commercial or governmental setting. It could have been enhanced by bringing more ideas about good graphic design - I think the authors were too cautious in this regard. They were careful to avoid anything that smacked of unsupported opinion - any ideas about perception and preferences were backed up by supporting evidence - valuable, but I think they had real ideas about what makes a great map and were somewhat coy in this regard.

It was little awkward with the color plates being in the back of the book, but probably necessary to keep costs down. Otherwise, it was a comprehensive, well organized text.

[Rebekah]

read, chapters of. precisely what youd want in a textbook: rules, examples, references out to more.