{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-the-mathematics-of-map-projections-paperback-9781107658486","title":"An Introduction to the Mathematics of Map Projections (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107658486","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAn Introduction to the Mathematics of Map Projections\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1931 as a guide for mathematically-minded geography students, this book addresses the mathematical theories underlying the construction of maps.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eR. K. Melluish (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107658486, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 9 October 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e154 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 0.9 cm, 0.2 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1931 as a guide for mathematically-minded geography students, this book addresses the mathematical theories underlying the construction of maps. Melluish reviews the problems inherent in depicting a sphere on a flat plane and the various ways in which these problems can be solved by varying projections. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the mathematical underpinnings of maps.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introductory\u003cbr\u003e 2. The simple conic\u003cbr\u003e 3. Equal area projections\u003cbr\u003e 4. Orthomorphic projections\u003cbr\u003e 5. Perspective projections\u003cbr\u003e 6. Miscellaneous projections\u003cbr\u003e 7. The deformation of projections\u003cbr\u003e 8. Finite measurements\u003cbr\u003e 9. The best projection for a given country\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Geometry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geometry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geometry%20%5BPBM%5D%22\"\u003ePBM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265838305560,"sku":"9781107658486","price":37.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107658486i.jpg?v=1694507165","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/an-introduction-to-the-mathematics-of-map-projections-paperback-9781107658486","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}