Geography
Maps and the Internet
- Hardcover: 468 pages
- Publisher: Pergamon Pr (December 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0080442013
Hardbound. This book examines a new trend affecting cartography and geographic information science. Presenting the work of over 30 authors from 16 different countries, the book provides an overview of current research in the new area of Internet Cartography. Chapters deal with the growth of this form of map distribution, uses in education, privacy issues, and technical aspects from the point of view of the map provider - including Internet protocols such as XML and SVG.
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Algebra
- Hardcover: 912 pages
- Publisher: Springer; 3rd edition (June 21, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 038795385X
“Lang Algebra changed the way graduate algebra is taught, retaining classical topics but introducing language and ways of thinking from category theory and homological algebra. It has affected all subsequent graduate-level algebra books.” NOTICES OF THE AMS
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A Modern Dictionary of Geography
- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: A Hodder Arnold Publication; 4 edition (September 6, 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 034080713X
This expanded edition reflects advances in the discipline in recent years. Numerous new entries have been added, a significant proportion of which relate to the critical interface between human and physical considerations. Contains over 2,000 carefully selected terms, each with a detailed definition and explanation. The extensive cross-referencing system enables readers to easily identify associated words. Enhanced by 125 relevant illustrations.
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