Mapping It Out

by Monmonier, Mark S.

• ISBN13: 9780226534176
• ISBN10: 0226534170
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-06-01
• Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr

Summary

Writers know only too well how long it can takeand how awkward it can beto describe spatial relationships with words alone. And while a map might not always be worth a thousand words, a good one can help writers communicate an argument or explanation clearly, succinctly, and effectively. In his acclaimedHow to Lie with Maps,Mark Monmonier showed how maps can distort facts. InMapping it Out: Expository Cartography for the Humanities and Social Sciences,he shows authors and scholars how they can use expository cartographythe visual, two-dimensional organization of informationto heighten the impact of their books and articles. This concise, practical book is an introduction to the fundamental principles of graphic logic and design, from the basics of scale to the complex mapping of movement or change. Monmonier helps writers and researchers decide when maps are most useful and what formats work best in a wide range of subject areas, from literary criticism to sociology. He demonstrates, for example, various techniques for representing changes and patterns; different typefaces and how they can either clarify or confuse information; and the effectiveness of less traditional map forms, such as visibility base maps, frame-rectangle symbols, and complementary scatterplot designs for conveying complex spatial relationships. There is also a wealth of practical information on map compilation, cartobibliographies, copyright and permissions, facsimile reproduction, and the evaluation of source materials. Appendixes discuss the benefits and limitations of electronic graphics and pen-and-ink drafting, and how to work with a cartographic illustrator. Clearly written, and filled with real-world examples,Mapping it Outdemystifies mapmaking for anyone writing in the humanities and social sciences. "A useful guide to a subject most people probably take too much for granted. It shows how map makers translate abstract data into eye-catching cartograms, as they are called. It combats cartographic illiteracy. It fights cartophobia. It may even teach you to find your way."Christopher Lehmann-Haupt,The New York Times

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Maps in the Humanities and Social Sciences	1	(18)
Words and Maps	4	(8)
Maps, Location, and Spatial Pattern	12	(7)
Scale, Perspective, and Generalization	19	(36)
Scale Models and the Representation of Scale	22	(9)
Global Perspective and the Distortion of Size and Shape	31	(11)
Regional Perspectives and the Conservation of Distance	42	(10)
Some General Rules	52	(3)
Visual Variables and Cartographic Symbols	55	(36)
The Visual Variables of Jacques Bertin	58	(18)
Form and Function in Cartographic Representation	76	(12)
Accessible Coding and Cartographic Goals	88	(3)
Map Goals, Map Titles, and Creative Labeling	91	(28)
Communication Goals, Map Content, and Graphic Hierarchies	93	(12)
Typography as Cartographic Symbol	105	(11)
Language and Cartographic Communication	116	(3)
Cartographic Sources and Map Compilation	119	(38)
Searching for Cartographic Information	122	(17)
Copyright and Permissions	139	(8)
The Mechanics of Complilation	147	(9)
In Summary: Seek and Collect	156	(1)
Statistical Maps, Data Scaling, and Data Classification	157	(30)
Mapping Count Data	159	(8)
Mapping Intensity Data	167	(10)
Modifications for Greater Effectiveness	177	(8)
The Ethics of One-Map Solutions	185	(2)
Mapping Movement, Change, and Process	187	(20)
Mapping Flows	189	(4)
Spatial-Temporal Series and Maps of Change	193	(5)
Distance Cartograms and Relative Space	198	(2)
Fronts and Frontiers: Mapping War and Settlement	200	(3)
The Map as a Narrative	203	(4)
Relational Maps and Integrative Cartography	207	(40)
Patterns, Trends, and Spatial Models	209	(11)
Superposition and Additive Overlays	220	(7)
Representing Geographic Correlation	227	(15)
Integrating Maps, Graphs, Words, and Pictures	242	(5)
Appendixes
A Drawing Media: Electronic Graphics or Pen-and-Ink Drafting	247	(10)
Tools for Compilation	248	(3)
Tools for Symbolization	251	(2)
Tools for Labeling	253	(1)
Software Compatibility and Planning	254	(3)
B Working with a Cartographic Illustrator	257	(6)
Working Relationships	257	(3)
What the Illustrator Will Need to Know	260	(3)
C Selected Readings	263	(4)
Notes	267	(22)
Sources of Illustrations	289	(4)
Index	293