Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-242) and index.
Summary:
This book traces the evolution of social cartography over the past two centuries ... While the focus is on historical maps, the narrative carries the discussion of the spatial dimensions of social cartography forward to the present day, showing how disciplines such as public health, crime science and urban planning chart spatial data in their current practice ..."
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