Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. Contents: 1. Cartography. 2. Maps. 3. Scales. 4. Representation of Relief. 5. Topographical Maps. 6. Weather Maps. 7. Map Projections. 8. Surveying. 9. Statistical Techniques. 10. Representation of Statistical Data. 11. Aerial Photography. 12. Satellite Imagery. 13. Geographical Information System (GIS). Practical Geography is a compilation of ideas, concepts and experimentations based on an intensive geographical study and research. This book deals with the cartography branch of geography which has developed through a systematic approach to explain the techniques of cartography and surveying, using mathematical and statistical methods based on an intensive geographical study and research. It further emphasizes on the development of a pragmatic approach and a scientific temperament towards the concept of space as a whole, using cartographic tools. The book has been designed into different illustrative sections on cartographic techniques, map making, statistical analysis, map interpretation, modern-day instruments and field surveying. It also highlights the concepts of spatial relationships and geographical surroundings using mapping techniques with a kaleidoscope of real-time applications. The book intends to facilitate the readers in cultivating a scientific approach towards basic cartographic techniques and mapping. Each section of the book comprehends to the systematized knowledge of cartographic tools, techniques and surveying. The book also has some relevant sections on remote sensing and GIS to bridge the gap between the Gurukul era of ancient geography and the digital era of the present world. Seller Inventory # 143862

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