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Subject Headings

Cartography
Geographic Information Science
Geographic Information Systems
Maps
Spatial Analysis

Suggested Books

Maps and Civilization: Cartography in Culture and Society, Third Edition by Norman J. Thrower In this concise introduction to the history of cartography, Norman J. W. Thrower charts the intimate links between maps and history from antiquity to the present day. A wealth of illustrations, including the oldest known map and contemporary examples made using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), illuminate the many ways in which various human cultures have interpreted spatial relationships. The third edition of "Maps and Civilization" incorporates numerous revisions, features new material throughout the book, and includes a new alphabetized bibliography. Praise for previous editions of "Maps and Civilization" A marvelous compendium of map lore. Anyone truly interested in the development of cartography will want to have his or her own copy to annotate, underline, and index for handy referencing. L. M. Sebert, "Geomatica" "
ISBN: 1282005014
Publication Date: 2010-01-11
Critical Cartography of Art and Visuality in the Global Age by Nasheli Jimenez Del Val (Editor); Anna Maria Guasch Ferrer (Editor) Critical Cartography of Art and Visuality in the Global Age poses fundamental questions and pinpoints topical discussions central to the field of contemporary art studies in the global age. Resulting from a series of conversations that took place at the international conference "Critical Cartography of Art and Visuality in the Global Age" (Barcelona 2013), the volume brings together current debates in cultural and identity-based art histories as a means of expanding the territory of contemporary art into the field of culture. With key contributions by Anna Maria Guasch, Jonathan Harris, Angela Dimitrakaki and T.J. Demos, the essays included here are grouped into four sections corresponding to central debates in global art studies: Archives and Networks; Utopian Globalists; Labour, Woman and Politics; and Art and the Post-Natural Condition. For each topic, a selection of leading scholars and arts practitioners from a range of geographic, disciplinary and institutional contexts have contributed their ideas, arguments, and approaches to contemporary art studies in the global age. Through its engagement with interdisciplinarity and practice-based research, the volume provides important coordinates for current debates in global art, as well as a cartography of the conceptual and methodological intersections that global art studies addresses today.
ISBN: 1443869961
Publication Date: 2014-08-01
Physical Geography Laboratory Manual by Darrel Hess For lab courses in physical geography and atmospheric sciences. Applied Lab Investigations to Improve Your Understanding of Earth's Physical Geography Physical Geography Laboratory Manual for McKnight's Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation provides a comprehensive set of lab exercises to accompany any physical geography curriculum. Lab exercises vary in length and required skill set, creating a flexible learning environment for you. The 12th edition now includes new labs on Groundwater and GIS and Remote Sensing, along with a new dedicated MasteringGeography course with eText that includes a variety of media-rich assignable activities, as well as pre and post lab assessments for each lab exercise. Quick-response (QR) codes in many lab exercises gives you immediate access to online content, creating a more engaging learning process.   NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MasteringGeography does not come packaged with this content.   If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MasteringGeography search for:   0134290860 / 9780134290867   Physical Geography Laboratory Manual Plus MasteringGeography with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134561015 / 9780134561011 Physical Geography Laboratory Manual 013462713X / 9780134627137 MasteringGeography with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Physical Geography Laboratory Manual MasterGeography should only be purchased when required by an instructor.
Call Number: GB54.5 .H475 2017
ISBN: 9780134561011
Publication Date: 2016-09-02
Geosystems Animation Edition by Robert W. Christopherson For introductory courses in Physical Geography and Earth Science at 2/4-year colleges and universities. Geosystems is written, organized, and illustrated to give introductory students an accessible, systematic, and visually appealing start in the study of physical geography. It is fully supported by superior cartography, illustrations, photographs, remarkable remote sensing imagery, and innovative classroom resources for teachers and students. This animation edition includes the brand-new Student Animations CD.
Call Number: GB54.5 .C48 2005
ISBN: 0131441965
Publication Date: 2004-03-29
Introducing Geographic Information Systems with ArcGIS by Michael D. Kennedy; Jack Dangermond (Foreword by); Michael F. Goodchild (Afterword by) An integrated approach that combines essential GIS background with a practical workbook on applying the principles in ArcGIS 10.0 and 10.1 Introducing Geographic Information Systems with ArcGISintegrates a broad introduction to GIS with a software-specific workbook for Esri's ArcGIS. Where most courses make do using two separate texts, one covering GIS and another the software, this book enables students and instructors to use a single text with an integrated approach covering both in one volume with a common vocabulary and instructional style. This revised edition focuses on the latest software updates--ArcGIS 10.0 and 10.1. In addition to its already successful coverage, the book allows students to experience publishing maps on the Internet through new exercises, and introduces the idea of programming in the language Esri has chosen for applications (i.e., Python). A DVD is packaged with the book, as in prior editions, containing data for working out all of the exercises. This complete, user-friendly coursebook: Is updated for the latest ArcGIS releases--ArcGIS 10.0 and 10.1 Introduces the central concepts of GIS and topics needed to understand spatial information analysis Provides a considerable ability to operate important tools in ArcGIS Demonstrates new capabilities of ArcGIS 10.0 and 10.1 Provides a basis for the advanced study of GIS and the study of the newly emerging field of GIScience Introducing Geographic Information Systems with ArcGIS, Third Edition is the ideal guide for undergraduate students taking courses such as Introduction to GIS, Fundamentals of GIS, and Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop. It is also an important guide for professionals looking to update their skills for ArcGIS 10.0 and 10.1.
ISBN: 111833034X
Publication Date: 2013-03-20

Selected Books in the Library

Map Use by A Jon Kimerling; Aileen R Buckley; Phillip C Muehrcke; Juliana O. Muehrcke
Call Number: GA105.3 .M83 2009
ISBN: 1589481909
Publication Date: 2009-03-01
Rethinking Maps by Martin Dodge (Editor); Chris Perkins (Editor); Rob Kitchin (Editor)
Call Number: GA105.3 .D64 2009
ISBN: 0415461529
Publication Date: 2009-08-25
Key Concepts and Techniques in GIS by Jochen Albrecht
ISBN: 1412910153
Publication Date: 2007-08-30
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