Thematic Mapping
101 Inspiring Ways to Visualise Empirical Data
$103.59
- Paperback
296 pages
- Release Date
4 July 2022
Summary
First place winner in Educational Products at the 2021 International Cartographic Conference
Maps are ubiquitous, yet maps are not made equally, nor are they read equally.
Every map is a product of its maker and its reader, and maps are rarely right or wrong but simply different versions of the truth. The meaning you see in a map can reinforce or challenge your understanding of the theme it represents, and you are much more likely to believe a map if it presents a version of t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781589485570 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1589485572 |
| Author: | Kenneth Field |
| Publisher: | ESRI Press |
| Imprint: | Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 296 |
| Release Date: | 4 July 2022 |
| Weight: | 1.17kg |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 254mm |
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Critics Review
“This book’s focus on one consequential dataset can teach you to read and make maps more carefully.” –Amy Griffin, RMIT University
“This book is amazing!”
* R.J. Andrews, Info We Trust *“This book’s focus on one consequential dataset can teach you to read and make maps more carefully.
* Amy Griffin, RMIT University *“An excellent book, and one that will be equally useful for journalists and political junkies alike.”
* Anthony C. Robinson, Penn State University *“An excellent overview of thematic mapping. May it lead to a better understanding of the ways to visualise and interpret maps.”
* Lauren Tierney, Washington Post *“So good! This book ought to be a bestseller.”
* Alberto Cairo, Knight Chair in Visual Journalism, University of Miami *“A really great and exhaustive (in a good way!) way to explore one dataset.”
* Rosemary Wardley, National Geographic *“Ken’s first book set the stage for better cartography. This book will undoubtedly take you to the next step to better mapmaking and truth telling.”
* Jon Schwabish, PolicyViz and Urban Institute *About The Author
Kenneth Field
Dr. Kenneth Field brings a wealth of experience from academia and commercial practice. He is a winner of numerous cartographic awards for his original maps as well as his writing. His first Esri Press book, Cartography, won a prestigious International Cartographic Association award for best educational product in 2019. His work has been recognized by numerous peer-reviewed bodies for its quality. Ken is active in a wide range of societies and external bodies, and he continues to write and edit books, journals, and papers, and teach and present keynotes on cartographic design widely.
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