Cartography, geographical information systems and maps in perspective

Visvalingam, Maheswari

Abstract

From the Introduction:
The aims of this paper are two-fold. The paper seeks to provide
support for the ICA proposition that there is a need to redefine
cartography and maps. It then explores the various issues which may
either provide guidelines and clues or which must be reflected within a
new definition of cartography. The arguments presented here do not
necessarily reflect the deliberations and conclusions of the ICA on
this matter since the author was not a part of such deliberations.
They merely represent the author's own, as yet tentative, attempt to
summarise her reactions based on her experience as a researcher and
teacher of digital cartography. The ultimate aim of this paper
therefore is to provoke discussion and to encourage others to
contribute towards the very difficult task of arriving at concise yet
penetrating definitions of the field and focus of cartography in this
age of Information Technology.
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Citation

Visvalingam, M. Cartography, geographical information systems and maps in perspective

• Working Paper Type: Discussion Paper
• Deposit Date: Mar 6, 2014
• Pages: 19
• Series Title: C.I.S.R.G. Discussion Papers
• Series Number: 5
• Book Title: Cartography, geographical information systems and maps in perspective
• Keywords: Computer science, Cartography -- Data processing
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/459234