Map Generalisation in the Late 1990s

This text describes late-1990s understanding of map generalisation in the context of paper maps and GIS. Its particular value should be in helping to further automate and measure the process of map generalisation.

Research Focus

The research has concentrated on quantifying generalisation effects and on analysing how these effects of generalisation locked into the maps were measured.

Elsa Joao's Book

Elsa Joao's book covers the background to the problems of map generalisation; the methodology developed by the author to investigate the consequences of map generalisation; a detailed description of results, and a conclusion that draws together consequences for the broader applications to GIS.