This comprehensive volume blends broad coverage of basic methods for symbolizing spatial data with an introduction to cutting-edge data visualization techniques. KEY TOPICS: Offers clear descriptions of various aspects of effective, efficient map design, with an emphasis on the practical application of design theories and appropriate use of map elements. Clearly contrasts different approaches for symbolizing spatial data, in addition to individual mapping techniques. This edition includes updated material on the history of thematic cartography, maps and society, scale and generalization, and cartograms and flow mapping. For those interested in learning more about cartography.

Table of Contents:
PART I Introduction 1. Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization 1.1 What is a Thematic Map?      1.2 How are Thematic Maps Used?  1.3 Basic Steps for Communicating Map Information  1.4 Consequences of Technological Change in Cartography  1.5 Geovisualization  1.6 Related Techniques  1.7 Cognitive Issues in Cartography  1.8 Social and Ethical Issues in Cartography  2. A Historical Perspective on Thematic Cartography 2.1 A Brief History of Cartography  2.2 History of Thematic Cartography  2.3 History of U.S. Academic Cartography  2.4 The Paradigms of American Cartography  3. Statistical and Graphical Foundation 3.1 Population and Sample  3.2 Descriptive Versus Inferential Statistics  3.3 Methods for Analyzing Spatial Data, Ignoring Location  3.4 Numerical Summaries in Which Location Is an Integral Component  PART II Principles of Cartography 4. Data Classification    4.1 Common Methods of Data Classification  4.2 Using Spatial Context to Simplify Choropleth Maps  4.3 Using Multiple Criteria to Determine Class Intervals  5. Principles of Symbolization 5.1 Nature of Geographic Phenomena  5.2 Levels of Measurement  5.3 Visual Variables  5.4 Comparison of Choropleth, Proportional Symbol, Isopleth, and Dot Mapping  5.5 Selecting Visual Variables for Choropleth Maps  6. Scale and Generalization 6.1 Geographic and Cartographic Scale 6.2 Definitions of Generalization 6.3 Models of Generalization 6.4 The Fundamental Operations of Generalization 6.5 An Example of Generalization 6.6 MapShaper: A Free Web-Based Generalization Service  7. The Earth and Its Coordinate System 7.1 Basic Characteristics of the Earth’s Graticule  7.2 A Brief History of Latitude and Longitude  7.3 Determining the Earth’s Size and Shape  8. Elements of Map Projections 8.1 The Map Projection Concept  8.2 The Reference Globe and Developable Surfaces  8.3 The Mathematics of Map Projections  8.4 Map Projection Characteristics  8.5 Distortion on Map Projections  8.6 Projection Properties  9. Selecting an Appropriate Map Projection 9.1 Potential Selection Guidelines  9.2 Examples of Selecting Projections  10. Principles of Color 10.1 How Color Is Processed by the Human Visual System  10.2 Hardware Considerations in Producing Color Maps for Graphics Displays  10.3 Models for Specifying Color  11. Map Elements and Typography 11.1 Alignment and Centering  11.2 Map Elements  11.3 Typography  12. Cartographic Design 12.1 Cartographic Design  12.2 Case Study: Real Estate Site Suitability Map  13. Map Reproduction 13.1 Reproduction Versus Dissemination  13.2 Planning Ahead  13.3 Map Editing  13.4 Raster Image Processing for Print Reproduction  13.5 Screening for Print Reproduction  13.6 Aspects of Color Printing  13.7 High-Volume Print Reproduction  13.8 Nonprint Reproduction and Dissemination      PART III    Mapping Techniques 14. Choropleth Mapping 14.1 Selecting Appropriate Data  14.2 Data Classification  14.3 Factors for Selecting a Color Scheme  14.4 Details of Color Specification  14.5 Legend Design  14.6 Classed Versus Unclassed Mapping  15. Dasymetric Mapping 15.1 Selecting Appropriate Data and Ancillary Information  15.2 Eicher and Brewer’s Work  15.3 Mennis and Hultgren’s Intelligent Dasymetric Mapping (IDM)  15.4 LandScan      15.5 Langford and Unwin’s Generalized Dasymetric Approach  16. Isarithmic Mapping 16.1 Selecting Appropriate Data  16.2 Manual Interpolation  16.3 Automated Interpolation for True Point Data  16.4 Criteria for Selecting an Interpolation Method for True Point Data  16.5 Limitations of Automated Interpolation Approaches  16.6 Tobler’s Pycnophylactic Approach: An Interpolation Method for Conceptual Point Data  16.7 Symbolization  17. Proportional Symbol and Dot Mapping 17.1 Selecting Appropriate Data For Proportional Symbol Maps  17.2 Kinds of Proportional Symbols  17.3 Scaling Proportional Symbols  17.4 Legend Design for Proportional Symbol Maps  17.5 Handling Overlap on Proportional Symbol Maps  17.6 Redundant Symbols  17.7 Selecting Appropriate Data for Dot Maps  17.8 Creating a Dot Map      18. Multivariate Mapping 18.1 Bivariate Mapping  18.2 Multivariate Mapping Involving Three or More Attributes  18.3 Cluster Analysis  19. Cartograms and Flow Maps 19.1 Cartograms  19.2 Flow Mapping  P art IV    Geovisualization 20. Visualizing Terrain 20.1 Nature of the Data  20.2 Vertical Views  20.3 Oblique Views  20.4 Physical Models  21. Map Animation 21.1 Early Developments  21.2 Visual Variables and Categories of Animation  21.3 Examples of Animations  21.4 Using 3-D Space to Display Temporal Data  21.5 Does Animation Work?  22. Data Exploration 22.1 Goals of Data Exploration  22.2 Methods of Data Exploration  22.3 Examples of Data Exploration Software  23. Visualizing Uncertainty    23.1 Basic Elements of Uncertainty  23.2 General Methods for Depicting Uncertainty  23.3 Visual Variables for Depicting Uncertainty  23.4 Applications of Visualizing Uncertainty  23.5 Studies of the Effectiveness of Methods for Visualizing Uncertainty  24. Web Mapping    24.1 A Brief History of Web Mapping  24.2 Cartographic Web Sites: A Classification  24.3 Tying Together the Five Continua  25. Virtual Environments    25.1 Defining Virtual and Mixed Environments  25.2 Technologies for Creating Virtual Environments  25.3 The Four “I” Factors of Virtual Environments  25.4 Applications of Geospatial Virtual Environments  25.5 Research Issues in Geospatial Virtual Environments  25.6 Developments in Mixed Environments  25.7 Health, Safety, and Social Issues  26. Trends in Research and Development 26.1 Linked Micromap Plots and Conditioned Choropleth Maps  26.2 Using Senses Other Than Vision to Interpret Spatial Patterns  26.3 Collaborative Geovisualization  26.4 Multimodal Interfaces  26.5 Information Visualization and Spatialization  26.6 Spatial Data Mining  26.7 Visual Analytics  26.8 Mobile Mapping and Location-Based Services  26.9 Keeping Pace with Recent Developments  Appendix: Lengths of One Degree Latitude and Longitude Glossary References Index