Principles of Map Design

Tyner Judith Tyner Judith A.

ISBN 10: 1606235443 / ISBN 13: 9781606235447

Published by Guilford Publications, Incorporated, 2010

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xii 259 8 of lates Illus., Map (Some Col.).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles of Map Design
• Publisher: Guilford Publications, Incorporated
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1606235443
• ISBN 13: 9781606235447
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This authoritative, reader-friendly introductory text presents core principles of good map design that apply regardless of production methods or technical approach. The book addresses the crucial questions that arise at each step of making a map: Who is the audience? What is the purpose of the map? Where and how will it be used? Students get the knowledge needed to make sound decisions about data, typography, color, projections, scale, symbols, and nontraditional mapping and advanced visualization techniques. The book's utility is enhanced by over 200 illustrations, including 23 color plates; suggested readings at the end of each chapter; a glossary; and recommended Web resources. All of the figures are also available at the companion website as PowerPoint slides.

About the Author

Judith A. Tyner is Professor Emerita of Geography at California State University Long Beach. She taught in the Geography Department for over 35 years, where she served as Department Chair and as Director of the Cartography/GIS Certificate Program from its inception until her retirement. While at California State Dr. Tyner taught beginning and advanced cartography, map reading and interpretation, history of cartography, and remote sensing. She is a member of the Association of American Geographers, the North American Cartographic Information Society, the Cartography and Geographic Information Society, and the California Map Society. She is the author of two previous textbooks and over 30 articles.