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Since I can't seem to find an FAQ for this list, I'd like to ask a few
(probably) commomly asked questions:
 
1.  Can anyone out there suggest any courses that may be available via
correspondence
that cover  introductory material on cartography.  I have looked through the
entire Peterson's
Guide titled "The Independent Study Catalog" (1995) and the only listing
that approaches what I seek
is a course out the U. of Minnesota titled Geography 1501-Language of Maps.
This is purely for self
edification and college credit is not realy necessary.  I know that here (U
of Wisconsin-Madison) offers
courses and a major in cartography-GIS but due to my current job attending
daytime classes is really
not a possibility.
 
2.  I'd also would like to hear suggestions on intro books on the subject,
if anyone care to, that may
suffice for self study.
 
 
Manuel Mendoza