An important function of this text is to assist you in selecting appropriate techniques for symbolizing spatial data.

In section 2 the different uses for thematic maps are described: to provide specific information about particular locations, to provide general information about spatial patterns, and to compare patterns on two or more maps. The notion of a thematic map is described in section 1 and contrasted with the general-reference map, which focuses on geographic location as opposed to spatial pattern (e.g., a topographic map might show the location of rivers). A familiar example is the temperature map shown in daily newspapers the theme (or attribute) in this case is the predicted high temperature for the day. A thematic map (or statistical map) is used to display the spatial pattern of a theme or attribute. Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization OVERVIEW This text covers thematic mapping and the associated expanding area of geographic visualization (or “geovisualization”). Trends in Research and Development Terry A. Proportional Symbol and Dot Mapping Terry A. Selecting an Appropriate Map Projection Terry A. The Earth and Its Coordinate System Terry A. Statistical and Graphical Foundation Terry A. A Historical Perspective on Thematic Cartography Terry A. Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization Terry A. ISBN 10: 7-X ISBN 10: 0-8 ISBN 13: 978-7-7 ISBN 13: 978-0-7īritish Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Printed in the United States of America 15:56:40.ġ. The use of any trademark in this text does not vest in the author or publisher any trademark ownership rights in such trademarks, nor does the use of such trademarks imply any afﬁliation with or endorsement of this book by such owners. All trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without either the prior written permission of the publisher or a licence permitting restricted copying in the United Kingdom issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd, Saffron House, 6–10 Kirby Street, London EC1N 8TS. Pearson Education Limited Edinburgh Gate Harlow Essex CM20 2JE England and Associated Companies throughout the world Visit us on the World Wide Web at: © Pearson Education Limited 2014 All rights reserved.

Pearson New International Edition Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization Slocum Mcmaster Kessler Howard Third Edition Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization: Pearson New International Edition, Pearson Education Limited, 2013.

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