Web Cartography: Map Design for Interactive and Mobile Devices
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (632 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1439876223 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 262 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
By carefully avoiding overly technical jargon, it provides a solid launching pad from which students, practitioners, and innovators can begin to design aesthetically pleasing and intuitive web maps.. It focuses on key design concepts that will remain true regardless of software technologies used. Map design, aesthetics, and user-interactivity are equally important for effective map communication. Written for those with a basic understanding of mapmaking, but who may not have an in-depth knowledge of web design, this book explains how to create effective interaction, animation, and layouts for maps in online and mobile platforms. It provides bes
Margaret R. Obear said Well written and a great introduction to rapidly evolving trade. I found this book to be an easy read, good for people new to cartography or an old hand. While it does not go into very technical directions (html, java script, etc) it covers all the basics. I think that had it been more oriented to the >how to< phase it would be out of date and of no use to anyone in just a few years. As it stands this book will be a valued part of my reference library for many, many years.. Geographer said A neat little book that fills a niche!. I saw a preview copy of this book. It was in printed in black and white, so I can't speak to the production quality. However, the content was really interesting. It reads more like a guidebook or treatise than a textbook, but I think that is a good thing. It was actually kind of fun to read. Basically, this book covers the fundamentals of geographic representation -- but only for Web and mobile devices. You could use this book to learn the core concepts of cartography and skip a print cartography class. It. Four Stars very good introductiory book
Cloud State University, Author of Cartography: Thematic Map Design. … Its focus on design, its non-technical approach, and conversational tone make this book accessible to everybody that is interested in the subject, regardless of technological skill level."Jeffrey S. Ian muehlenhaus provides us with an insightful, accessible, readable, and spirited perspective on web mapping for everyone interested in effectively and clearly communicating their spatial ideas to the World."Patrick Kennelly, Long Island University"This book fills an important need for attention to map design in that new technology. "If you have interests in web maps but feel lost in a push-pin forest, this book will chart a course for you. Torguson, St. If you know about cartography but are unsure how to project your knowledge to web space, this book will help you make the