Practical Geography:

Book Details:

• Authors: Monika Kannan & Shilpi Yadav

• ISBN: 9788131612323

• Language: English

• Edition: 2022

• Pages: 416

• Binding: Paperback

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Sale Territory: India

About the Book:

Practical Geography is a comprehensive exploration of cartography, covering its techniques and methods developed through mathematical and statistical approaches. The book emphasizes the integration of scientific principles and a pragmatic approach to understand space using cartographic tools.

The text is divided into multiple illustrative sections on cartographic techniques, map making, statistical analysis, map interpretation, and field surveying. The authors also delve into remote sensing and GIS to demonstrate how ancient geographical practices intersect with modern technologies. The book's ultimate goal is to help readers develop a scientific mindset towards geography and cartographic practices, equipping them with real-world applications of mapping and spatial relationships.

Contents:

• Cartography

• Maps

• Scales

• Representation of Relief

• Topographical Maps

• Weather Maps

• Map Projections

• Surveying

• Statistical Techniques

• Representation of Statistical Data

• Aerial Photography

• Satellite Imagery

• Geographical Information System (GIS)

About the Authors:

Monika Kannan is a Professor and Head of the Department of Geography at Sophia Girls' College (Autonomous), Ajmer. With 18 years of experience in teaching and research, her work spans Crime Mapping, Geopolitics, Gender Studies, GIS, and Remote Sensing. She has published eight books and 64 research papers in national and international journals. She is the Chief Editor of Khoj – The International Peer-Reviewed Journal of Geography and has received prestigious awards like the National Young Geographer Award.

Shilpi Yadav is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Sophia Girls' College (Autonomous), Ajmer, with six years of experience. Her research interests include Environment, Climate Change, Urban Infrastructure, Border Disputes, and Geopolitics. She has published several research papers and has acted as a resource person for Geospatial Training Programmes.