GEOG187 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Thematic Map, Pendulum Clock, Theodolite

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Cartography, we see, is never merely the drawing of maps: it is the making of worlds. Deconstructing the map is deconstructing of the society that produced it. Maps focused on a single theme of data allowed the user to examine the spatial distribution of a particular phenomena. These were made possible by the development of: more accurate base maps, new statistical techniques and improved data collection (census data, numerous techniques were developed to display data. Maps are promoted as impartial: a science vs. art. Despite claims of impartiality, maps are still a product of social context, profit motives and specific agendas. Mapping with user-generated content, not official data (personalization) However, increased risk of low quality or incomplete maps. Cartography developed in response to theoretical developments, technological changes and so(cid:272)iety(cid:859)s i(cid:374)for(cid:373)atio(cid:374) (cid:374)eeds. Cartography viewed as special form of communication process. Charts and plans: variable scale, to be worked on rather than looked at.

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