{"product_id":"designing-better-maps-a-guide-for-gis-users-paperback","title":"Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCynthia A. Brewer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn from the best with this popular book on creating successful maps with any GIS or illustration product, written by an expert cartographer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than 18 years, \u003cem\u003eDesigning Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users\u003c\/em\u003e has been essential reading for all mapmakers who use geographic information system (GIS) technology across industries and sectors, including government, commercial, creative, and education. This third edition continues the reliable legacy of this book, distinctive in its clear and efficient emphasis on core cartographic concepts and updated with new and revamped design practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith more than 400 full-color illustrations, this book applies map design best practices to both reference and statistical mapping, guiding you through the following processes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing basemaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing scale and time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplaining maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublishing and sharing maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying type and labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding and using color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomizing symbols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Cynthia A. Brewer uses her sophisticated mix of experiences--conducting academic research, teaching novice cartographers, mentoring advanced students on research and mapmaking, and collaborating with analysts and mapmakers at various federal agencies--to present this practical information. In 2023, she was awarded the International Cartographic Society's highest honor, the Carl Mannerfelt Gold Medal, for distinguished contributions to her field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you face the challenge of making well-designed maps or are already adept at GIS data management and analysis but need better ways to visually communicate spatial information and results, \u003cem\u003eDesigning Better Maps\u003c\/em\u003e will teach you how to use GIS tools to design provocative and accessible maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn from the best with this popular book on creating successful maps with any GIS or illustration product, written by an expert cartographer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than 18 years, \u003cem\u003eDesigning Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users\u003c\/em\u003e has been essential reading for all mapmakers who use geographic information systems (GIS) across industries and sectors, including government, commercial, creative, or academic. This third edition continues the reliable legacy of this book, distinctive in its clear and efficient emphasis on core cartographic concepts and updated with new and revamped design practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith more than 400 full-color illustrations, this book applies map design best practices to both reference and statistical mapping, guiding you through the processes of planning maps, using scale and time, understanding and using color, customizing symbols, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you face the challenge of making well-designed maps or are already adept at GIS data management and analysis but need better ways to visually communicate spatial information and results, \u003cem\u003eDesigning Better Maps\u003c\/em\u003e teaches how to use GIS tools to design maps in provocative and accessible ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author \u003cstrong\u003eCynthia A. Brewer\u003c\/strong\u003e uses her sophisticated mix of experiences--conducting academic research, teaching novice cartographers, mentoring research and mapmaking by advanced students, and collaborating with analysts and mapmakers at various federal agencies--to present this practical information. Brewer is a professor and chair of the Department of Geography at Pennsylvania State University. She teaches introductory cartography and map design courses and advises graduate students working in cartography. She has worked as a map and atlas design consultant for the US Census Bureau, National Cancer Institute, National Center for Health Statistics, and National Park Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 295\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47213616201977,"sku":"9781589487826","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/u2z3U0Pu889781589487826.webp?v=1768108853","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/designing-better-maps-a-guide-for-gis-users-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}