This introductory textbook introduces students to the different types of map projections, map design, and map production.

PART I THEMATIC MAPPING ESSENTIALS1 Introduction to Thematic Mapping 2 Basic Geodesy, Coordinate Systems, and Scale3 Map Projections4 The Nature of Geographic Data and the Selection of Thematic Map Symbols 5 Descriptive Statistics and Data ClassificationPART II TECHNIQUES OF QUANTITATIVE THEMATIC MAPPING6 Mapping Enumeration and Other Areally Aggregated Data: The Choropleth Map 7 The Dot Density Map8 From Point to Point: The Proportional Symbol Map9 Mapping Geographic Surfaces: Isarithmic and Three-Dimensional Maps10 The Cartogram: Value-by-Area Mapping11 Dynamic Representation: The Design of Flow Maps PART III DESIGNING THEMATIC MAPS 12 The Map Design Process and the Elements of Map Composition13 Making the Map Readable: The Intelligent Use of Type14 Principles for Color Thematic MapsPART IV MAP PRODUCTION 15 Printing Fundamentals and Prepress Operation for the Cartographer 16 Introduction to Virtual and Web MappingPART V EFFECTIVE GRAPHING FOR CARTOGRAPHERS17 Effective Graphing for CartographersAPPENDIXES