The world of maps : map reading and interpretation for the 21st century / Judith A. Tyner.
by
Tyner, Judith A., author.
ISBN
:
9781462517381
Title
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The world of maps : map reading and interpretation for the 21st century / Judith A. Tyner.
Author
:
Tyner, Judith A., author.
Personal Author
:
Tyner, Judith A., author.
Physical Description
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1 online resource (xvi, 237 pages, 16 pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Contents
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Map reading basics. Introduction : the importance of map reading ; Landmarks of mapmaking ; Map basics ; The figure of the earth and coordinate systems ; Map projections : the round earth on flat paper ; The earth from above : remote sensing and image interpretation -- Map types and their analysis. Virtual maps and GPS ; Topographic maps ; Thematic maps ; Maps for navigation ; Maps for special purposes -- Putting it all together. Map interpretation ; Epilogue : the future of maps and map reading.
Local Note
:
eBooks on EBSCOhost
Subject Term
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Map reading.
Cartography.
Human geography.
Physical geography.
Map drawing.
Lecture de cartes.
Cartographie.
Géographie physique.
cartography (discipline)
REFERENCE -- Atlases & Gazetteers.
TRAVEL -- Maps & Road Atlases.
Map drawing
Cartography
Human geography
Map reading
Physical geography
Computerkartografie
Karte
Kartenauswertung
Kartenlesen
Kartografie
Online-Ressource
Format
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Electronic Resources
Electronic Access
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Publication Date
:
2015
Publication Information
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New York :
The Guilford Press,
[2015]
©2015
| Shelf Number | Material Type | Copy | Shelf Location | Status |
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| 912.014 23 | 1:E-BOOK | 1 | 1:ONLINE | Available for online access and/or download |