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Understanding Maps

Addresses the fundamental principles of visual perception and map symbolism.

Contents

*PART ONE: THE MAP AS VISUAL INFORMATION *Using Maps *An Outline of the Visual System *Visual Perception and Map Interpretation *PART TWO: THE MAP AS A SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION *Signs and Symbols *Representation in Two Dimensions *The Map as a Correct Description *PART THREE: THE MAP AS A COMMUNICATION *Theories and Models of Cartographic Communication *Communication, Map Use and Cartographic Objectives *Map-using Operations *The Map as Rhetoric *Rhetoric and Communication *The Map as a Text *Cartographic Theory and Cartographic Practice *PART FOUR: THE MAP AS AN ARTISTIC WORK *Artistic Works and Works of Art *Cartography as a Graphic Art *Generalisation and Composition *Style, Fashion and Taste *PART FIVE: THE MAP AS A PRODUCT OF SKILL *Digital Maps and Geographic Information Systems *Artificial Intelligence and Cartographic Tasks *Expert Systems and Map Production

Specifications

Pm Supplier	Hachette UK / Taylor & Francis / Informa UK Ltd 70000065
Pm Publisher	Addison Wesley Longman (Pearson Education)
Pm Isbn 10	0582239273
Pm Isbn 13	9780582239272
Pm Publication Date	1996-06-05
Pm Width	156
Pm Author	Keates, JS
Pm Height	21
Pm Longness	234

Author: Keates, JS
Page Count: 334