Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization 2004359404, 129204067X, 1269374508, 9781292040677, 9781269374507

For introductory courses in cartography. This comprehensive text blends broad coverage of basic methods for symbolizing

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Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization
 2004359404, 129204067X, 1269374508, 9781292040677, 9781269374507

Table of contents :
Cover......Page 1
Table of Contents......Page 4
1. Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization......Page 6
2. A Historical Perspective on Thematic Cartography......Page 28
3. Statistical and Graphical Foundation......Page 44
4. Data Classification......Page 70
5. Principles of Symbolization......Page 90
6. Scale and Generalization......Page 114
7. The Earth and Its Coordinate System......Page 134
8. Elements of Map Projections......Page 154
9. Selecting an Appropriate Map Projection......Page 180
10. Principles of Color......Page 200
11. Map Elements and Typography......Page 218
12. Cartographic Design......Page 244
13. Map Reproduction......Page 266
14. Choropleth Mapping......Page 290
15. Isarithmic Mapping......Page 312
16. Dasymetric Mapping......Page 336
17. Proportional Symbol and Dot Mapping......Page 348
18. Multivariate Mapping......Page 376
19. Cartograms and Flow Maps......Page 406
20. Visualizing Terrain......Page 424
21. Map Animation......Page 444
22. Data Exploration......Page 466
23. Visualizing Uncertainty......Page 486
24. Web Mapping......Page 504
25. Virtual Environments......Page 524
26. Trends in Research and Development......Page 546
Color Plates......Page 570
C......Page 618
G......Page 619
M......Page 620
S......Page 621
W......Page 622
Z......Page 623

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