9781333376000 - Maps, Their Uses and Construction: A Short Popular Treatise on the Advantages and Defects of Maps on Various Projection Followed by an Outline of the ... in Their C... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a highly accessible introduction to the fascinating yet complex study of map projections. It demystifies the subject and illuminates the techniques used to transform the spherical surface of the Earth onto flat maps. By exploring various map projections, the author clarifies their strengths and weaknesses, showing how they can either accurately preserve shapes or areas, or enable the shortest routes to be determined. The book illustrates the evolution of map projections over time, from the earliest orthographic projections to more sophisticated methods such as stereographic, equal-area, and Mercator projections. These methods are explained with the aid of numerous diagrams and practical examples, making the concepts clear and easy to grasp. By combining historical context and practical explanations, this book unveils the art and science of map projections, empowering readers to critically evaluate the choices made in map design and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.