{"product_id":"thematic-mapping-101-inspiring-ways-to-visualise-empirical-data-paperback","title":"Thematic Mapping: 101 Inspiring Ways to Visualise Empirical Data - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKenneth Field\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst place winner in Educational Products at the 2021 International Cartographic Conference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaps are ubiquitous, yet maps are not made equally, nor are they read equally.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery map is a product of its maker and its reader, and maps are rarely right or wrong but simply different versions of the truth. The meaning you see in a map can reinforce or challenge your understanding of the theme it represents, and you are much more likely to believe a map if it presents a version of the truth that you believe in already.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut how do you decide what map you want to make? How do you understand the way in which different maps can be used in different ways to tell a story? How do you design a map to be read in a particular way? \u003ci\u003eThematic Mapping: 101 Inspiring Ways to Visualise Empirical Data\u003c\/i\u003e answers these questions, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing 101 maps, graphs, charts, and plots of the 2016 United States presidential election data, \u003ci\u003eThematic Mapping\u003c\/i\u003e explores the rich diversity of thematic mapping and the visual representation of data. It details well-known techniques and demonstrates how to design effective maps and graphics. Each map illustrates a different approach to the same data, and all lead to different maps and different ways of seeing different shades of truth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThematic Mapping\u003c\/i\u003e examines the innovative and fascinating alternative ways of making maps of data which you can use in your own work. Which will speak to your truth?\u003c\/p\u003e--Ken Field\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot all maps are made equally. Not all maps are read equally. Every map is a product of its maker, and its reader, and maps are rarely right or wrong but simply different versions of the truth. The meaning you see in a map can reinforce or challenge your understanding of the theme it represents, and you are much more likely to believe a map if it presents a version of the truth that you believe in already. But how do you decide what map you want to make? How do you understand the way in which different maps can be used in different ways to tell a story? How do you design a map to be read in a particular way? This book answers these questions, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing 101 maps, graphs, charts, and plots of the 2016 United States presidential election data this book explores the rich diversity of thematic mapping and the visual representation of data. It details well-known techniques and shows you how to design effective maps and graphics. It also shows innovative and fascinating alternative ways of making maps of data which you can use in your own work. Each map illustrates a different approach to the same data, and all lead to different maps and different ways of seeing different shades of truth. Which will speak to your truth?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo good! This book ought to be a bestseller. - Alberto Cairo, Knight Chair in Visual Journalism, University of Miami, author of \u003cem\u003eHow Charts Lie\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn excellent book, and one that will be equally useful for journalists and political junkies alike. - Anthony C. Robinson, Penn State University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn excellent overview of thematic mapping. May it lead to a better understanding of the ways to visualise and interpret maps. - Lauren Tierney, \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKen's first book set the stage for better cartography. This book will undoubtedly take you to the next step to better mapmaking and truth telling. - Jon Schwabish, PolicyViz and Urban Institute\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA really great and exhaustive (in a good way!) way to explore one dataset. - Rosemary Wardley, \u003cem\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book's focus on one consequential dataset can teach you to read and make maps more carefully. - Amy Griffin, RMIT University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is amazing! - RJ Andrews, Info We Trust\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 10 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 29, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766642573600,"sku":"9781589485570","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0a50a5c9da4dc648d10954c8d406bc98.webp?v=1780296061","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/thematic-mapping-101-inspiring-ways-to-visualise-empirical-data-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}