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Explores the mathematical ideas involved in creating and analyzing maps. This book presents the famous problem of mapping the earth. Through the visual context of maps and mapmaking, it shows students how contemporary mathematics can help them to understand and explain the world.

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Geodesy--measuring the earth Map projections Scale factors Distances and shortest paths on the sphere Angles, triangles, and area on a sphere Curvature of surfaces Classical projections Equal-area maps Conformal maps Analysis of map distortion Oblique perspectives Other worlds: Maps of surfaces of revolution Appendix A: Aspects of thematic cartography: Symbolization, data classification, and thematic maps Appendix B: Laboratory projects Appendix C: Portraits of the earth: How the maps in this book were produced Bibliography Index.

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      Publisher: MP-AMM American Mathematical
      Publication Date: 9/30/2002 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780821832554, 978-0821832554
      ISBN10: 0821832557

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores the mathematical ideas involved in creating and analyzing maps. This book presents the famous problem of mapping the earth. Through the visual context of maps and mapmaking, it shows students how contemporary mathematics can help them to understand and explain the world.

      Table of Contents
      Geodesy--measuring the earth Map projections Scale factors Distances and shortest paths on the sphere Angles, triangles, and area on a sphere Curvature of surfaces Classical projections Equal-area maps Conformal maps Analysis of map distortion Oblique perspectives Other worlds: Maps of surfaces of revolution Appendix A: Aspects of thematic cartography: Symbolization, data classification, and thematic maps Appendix B: Laboratory projects Appendix C: Portraits of the earth: How the maps in this book were produced Bibliography Index.

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