Ashworth, Mick
Why North Is Up: Map Conventions and Where They Came From
- ISBN 13:
- 9781851245192
- author:
- Ashworth, Mick
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
- Genre:
- Geography & Geosciences Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The origins of widely accepted mapping conventions are a fascinating story. This book explores how cartographers have developed their craft over the centuries, establishing a language of maps that helps us better understand the world. From map orientation and projections to typography and scale, the book charts the evolution of conventions in response to new technologies and changing mapping requirements. The story of how conventions have changed is not without its challenges. The use of symbols can be a matter of life or death, and universal acceptance of conventions can be difficult to achieve. This book offers an accessible and enlightening guide to the sometimes hidden techniques of map-making through the centuries. By examining the development of mapping conventions, Why North is Up provides a unique insight into the world of cartography. With its clear and concise approach, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of map-making.
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