Cartography, until recently considered to be a discipline founded upon convention, is now enjoying a remarkably rapid rate of development. Techniques and points of view that were taken for granted two decades ago are being questioned or have been superseded by new methods and ideas. Today the discipline is in the middle of a revolution and little of its complex field remains unaffected by change. Man's general preoccupation during the last 20 years with "communications" and "information" has greatly influenced cartography: a well researched, designed and produced map certainly being one of the best methods for the graphic communication of information. It is now recognised that the cartographic process is concerned with data collection and manipulation, information display and image processing, rather than just drawing maps! In line with the professional broadening of cartography it became evident that an effort was required to establish an international education and training scheme aimed at the technician, undergraduate and postgraduate. Until comparatively recently both teachers and students were forced to rely on specialist manuals and articles appearing in learned journals. What textbooks were produced tended to relate to specific aspects of the discipline and were, in the main, too specialist for use by students and technicians. In order to produce the training literature required, the ICA assembled a team of internationally known academic and professional cartographers to produce a work suitable for use in education and training and which, with appropriate teacher input, could be used by those with varying intended levels of knowledge and ability. A highly graphic approach has been deliberately adopted in order to enhance understanding of technical detail incorporated in the text, and to illustrate the graphic potential of the theory described. This updated second edition takes into account the recent developments relating to the subject and the practices employed in the 1990s, recognizing the increased usage of electronic-based information technology and the employment of digital databases.

Basic Cartography for Students and Technicians

Science & Math

Anson, R. W.

Astronomy & Space Science

Pergamon Pr

<p>Cartography, until recently considered to be a discipline founded upon convention, is now enjoying a remarkably rapid rate of development. Techniques and points of view that were taken for granted two decades ago are being questioned or have been superseded by new methods and ideas. Today the discipline is in the middle of a revolution and little of its complex field remains unaffected by change. Man's general preoccupation during the last 20 years with communications and information has greatly influenced cartography: a well researched, designed and produced map certainly being one of the best methods for the graphic communication of information. It is now recognised that the cartographic process is concerned with data collection and manipulation, information display and image processing, rather than just drawing maps!</p>

Basic Cartography Volume 1: For Students and Technicians

Butterworth-Heinemann

Like many other fields of activity within the general area of `information technology', modern cartography is undergoing rapid changes in both form and character. This manual has been prepared under the auspices of the International Cartographic Association to provide a learning resource for students and an updating information source for technicians covering the use of new technology in cartography. Use of new systems means that the traditional methodologies have to be augmented with new skills, and as a result the fundamental nature of the profession is changing. Volume 3 of `Basic Cartography for students and technicians' has been prepared to provide information on, and illustration of, the evolving technologies now providing cartographers with new methods for the visualisation and communication of spatial information to a growing, increasingly map-hungry, and ever more knowledgeable international audience.

Basic Cartography Volume 3: For Students and Technicians

Politics & Social Sciences

Ormeling, F.J.

Social Sciences

The technological revolution of recent years has transformed both cartographic theory and practice. This new edition has been significantly revised and modified, to reflect the dynamic developments that have taken place in the decade since Volume 2 was first published.The work has been enhanced by new international contributions and is, in particular, a tribute to present day German-language cartography, allowing a wider audience to benefit from the expertise available in Germany and Switzerland. A chapter on Marketing illustrates the talents of the North American cartographic community in this increasingly important area.The Basic Cartography series reflects the contemporary state and status of the cartographic profession. The text provides clear explanations, using both written materials and a wealth of graphics, of current practices relating to map generation. Lecturers, instructors, students and technicians worldwide will find it an invaluable source of information on cartographic techniques. Fully updated to include information on new technological developments that have transformed cartographic theory and practice.Prepared by internationally acknowledged specialistsDetailed illustrations throughout

Basic Cartography Volume 2, Second Edition

Professional cartography is essentially a practical discipline, and it is impossible to become adept in the necessary skills merely by reading textbooks. It was decided, therefore, that the two volume work Basic Cartography for Students and Technicians should have an accompanying exercise manual.

Basic Cartography: For Students and Technicians-Exercise Manual

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Atlases & Maps