Cartography: Visualization of Geospatial Data, Fourth Edition

By Menno-Jan Kraak and Ferjan Ormeling

Book Overview

This fourth edition serves as an excellent introduction to general cartographic principles and as an examination of the best ways to optimize the visualization and use of spatio-temporal data. It discusses the art, science, and technology of making and using maps, and also examines the societal and institutional framework related to mapmaking.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367507749
• ISBN13: 9780367507749
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 245 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent summary of cartographic knowledge needed for GIS.

A well-written book that summarizes much of what GIS users need to know about cartography. Far too many users of GIS technology fail to understand such basic concepts as map scale and projections, let alone knowing how to create a map graphic that effectively communicates with others. Anyone who is working in GIS, or thinking of doing so, and who does not have a working background in cartography should read this book. I intend to recommend it to students in our introductory GIS courses at Ohio State.