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Comprising of the best papers presented at the 25th International Cartography Conference, this volume explores recent advances in cartography and GIScience. Topics include GeoVisualization, Semiotics, SDI, data quality and integration, and more.

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This book is comprised of a selection of the best papers presented during the 25th International Cartography Conference which was held in Paris between 3rd and 8th July 2011. The scope of the conference covers all fields of relevant GIS and Mapping research subjects, such as geovisualization, semiotics, SDI, standards, data quality, data integration, generalization, use and user issues, spatio-temporal modelling and analysis, open source technologies and web services, digital representation of historical maps, history of GIS and cartography as well as cartography for school children and education.

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Map, GIS and Education.- Tool and Processes to Collaborate.- Looking for the Appropriate Data or Services.- Generalisation.- Planet and Space Cartography.- Making Geoinformation from Image Analysis.- Terrain Mapping and Analysis.- Analysis and Simulation for Application Fields.

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