The Routledge Handbook of Mapping and Cartography (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2017
First published:	2018
Editors:	Peter Vujakovic • Alexander Kent
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	594
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-83102-5
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Cartography, geodesy & geographic information systems (GIS) > Map making & projections Promotions
LSN:	1-138-83102-6
Barcode:	9781138831025

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