The new cartography is about much more than just land! In 150 infographic maps of Portland; Oregon; two leading geographers explore unexpected topics like city chickens; wild coyote encounters; food-truck trends; and coffee culture. Modern cartography tells the hidden stories of Portland in these fascinating and colorful infographic maps. When mapmaking takes on nontraditional topics like patterns of graffiti; locations of strip clubs; or even which neighborhoods favor which house colors; finding your way around the city takes on a whole new meaning. Each map starts with the gathering of at least one data set about a given topic; then translating that to a visual format that blends traditional cartographic skills with modern graphic design.
#185787 in Books 2016-08-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 6.00 x .75l; #File Name: 1626375585209 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Good ReadBy Trail walkerRace; Riots; and the Police is a thought provoking book that has been thoroughly researched and well put together. Rahtz details this country’s long history of tension between the black community and police but goes further than just reciting the many issues in this relationship. Through specific examples he builds a case for better ways to protect both the public and police.The recent unrest shown almost daily in the news speaks loudly that the police/community dynamic in urban areas needs to change. Rahtz’s book suggests a number of positive steps that police departments can and should consider. The book is an impressive work. It should be read by anyone involved with police management or an interest in improving police/community interaction.
