Review of Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization, fourth edition

While I have not read a cartography textbook in several decades, I welcomed the chance to do so here, given the important advances that have taken place in cartography and geovisualization since the last edition of this textbook was published in 2008.The book is divided into twenty-eight chapters, grouped in three parts after Chapter 1: "Principles of Cartography," "Mapping Techniques," and "Geovisualization."It is somewhat grandly stated, right at the beginning of the "Preface," that This comprehensive and well-established cartography textbook covers the theory and the practical applications of map design and the appropriate use of map elements.It explains the basic methods for visualizing and analyzing spatial data and introduces the latest cutting-edge data visualization techniques.(i)The authors then go on to provide justifications for this new edition, including the rise of volunteered geographic information, big data, cloud cartography, story maps, and a variety of new hardware types.The "Preface" also notes the availability of both an e-book and a companion website, the latter with student and instructor resources, and answers to the chapters' study questions (available to registered and verified course instructors on a password-protected Instructor Resources Download Hub).Lastly, the authors give suggestions on how the book can be used for either one-or two-semester classes.