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Wie würde unser Leben aussehen, wenn es keine (guten) Karten gäbe? Karten helfen dem Menschen, sich besser und schneller zu orientieren, zu navigieren sowie die komplexe Umwelt auf das Wesentliche z……続きを見る

This book presents a selection of manuscripts submitted to the 2nd International Conference on Geospatial Information Sciences 2021, a virtual conference held on November 3-5, 2021. These papers wer……続きを見る

This book brings together ten empirically rich and theoretically informed contributions that aim to clarify both geo-historical specificities and common transnational and global features of the cult……続きを見る

Floods and flash floods with hydro-meteorological and tropical cyclones are the some of the most devastating natural disasters causing massive damages to natural and man-made features. Flood hazards……続きを見る

The basis of this proposal is the study of quality of life from an interdisciplinary perspective. This volume presents a set of contributions from different sciences that analyse the quality of life……続きを見る

A comprehensive consolidation of data for the world, this book gives a short precis of each nation, each nation’s history, its topography and a chronology of the development of geodetic surveying an……続きを見る

This book contains the best peer-reviewed papers accepted for presentation at the 2nd Springer Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG-2), organized in Sousse, Tunisia, in November 20……続きを見る

Around the World in 80 Ways offers a (sometimes opinionated) discussion of 80 data-driven maps of our planet. Taken together, the maps tell a story about the physical world; about the impact our spe……続きを見る

A transdisciplinary approach to practice-as-research, complete with its own elaborate theory of practice and a set of four multi-year-performance research projects through which the theory plays out……続きを見る

A timely, large-format collection of fine art maps from Adam Dant, looking at the fractious world of politics. Adam Dant's Political Maps is an all-new collection of this highly regarded artist's in……続きを見る

Dieses Lehr- und Übungsbuch richtet sich an Sie als Studierende und praktisch tätige Fachleute der Geodäsie, der Geomatik, der Vermessung, der Ingenieurmathematik und verwandter Fachrichtungen. Sie ……続きを見る

This volume provides a framework for evaluating geospatial software for participatory mapping. The evaluation is based on ten key indicators: ethics, cost, technical level, inclusiveness, data accur……続きを見る

Como um meio de comunicação inovador, capaz de transformar globalmente a maneira como produzimos, transmitimos e acessamos a informação, a internet criou condições para que novos modos de mapear sur……続きを見る

Was ist eine Mercatorabbildung? Wie berechnet man Koordinaten? Wie funktioniert ein Geoinformationssystem? Diese und viele weitere Fragen beantwortet „Geomatik - Eine Einführung“ und bietet damit zu……続きを見る

Based on the success of the previous four editions, this new fifth edition includes Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in the title, which is part of the Global Positioning System (GPS). The……続きを見る

Географ Джеймс Чешир и дизайнер Оливер Уберти превратили разрозненные данные в наглядные графики, карты и диаграммы, которые отражают тенденции в различных областях нашей жизни. Созданный ими атлас ……続きを見る

The Routledge Handbook of Geospatial Technologies and Society provides a relevant and comprehensive reference point for research and practice in this dynamic field. It offers detailed explanations o……続きを見る

This book introduces the use of various remote sensing data such as microwave, hyperspectral and very high-resolution (VHR) satellite imagery; mapping techniques including pixel and object-based mac……続きを見る

The joys of the world, one terrible map at a time – this is the ultimate gift book for the budding geographer or anyone who wants to have a laugh. Ever wondered about the average jean colour across ……続きを見る

"A compelling read" that reveals how maps became informational tools charting everything from epidemics to slavery ( Journal of American History). In the nineteenth century, Americans began to use m……続きを見る

This "absorbing history of the Ordnance Survey"ーthe first complete map of the British Islesー"charts the many hurdles map-makers have had to overcome" ( The Guardian, UK). Map of a Nation tells the……続きを見る

"As wide-ranging, imaginative, and revealing as the maps they discuss, these essays . . . track how mapsーinterpreted broadlyーconvey time as well as space." ーRichard White, Stanford University Map……続きを見る

Una recopilación de historias fascinantes, desde la prehistoria hasta nuestros días, que muestran cómo los mapas han marcado nuestra forma de entender el mundo. Los mapas son mucho más que meras rep……続きを見る

The work of explorers, surveyors and spies in the race to conquer Southern Asia is vividly recounted in this history of British imperial cartography. In the 19th century, the British and Russian emp……続きを見る

What's the truth behind the travels of Marco Polo? "A fascinating tale about maps, history and exploration."ー Times Literary Supplement (UK) In the thirteenth century, Italian merchant and explorer……続きを見る

For most, the term "public space" conjures up images of large, open areas: community centers for meetings and social events; the ancient Greek agora for political debates; green parks for festivals ……続きを見る

"In his most ambitious work to date, [Edney] questions the very concept of 'cartography' to argue that this flawed ideal has hobbled the study of maps." ーSusan Schulten, author of A History of Amer……続きを見る

"Contains must-read essays for all those interested in the history of these earliest forms of cartography . . . A truly wonderful read." ーJohn Hessler, Library of Congress, The Portolan Ancient Pe……続きを見る

Explore the world of cartography with this collection of creative map-related projectsーfor artists of all ages and experience levels. This fun and creative book features fifty-two map-related activ……続きを見る

Explore Ireland’s fascinating story with more than 100 maps. From the early history of the Emerald Isle to the modern day, Ireland has evolved rapidly – along with the ways in which it has been mapp……続きを見る