The purpose of the booklet is to enable advocacy groups explore the potential of maps to effectively send out their message. The mapping process for advocacy is explained vividly through case studies, descriptions of procedures and methods, a review of data sources as well as a glossary of mapping terminology. Scattered through the booklet are links to websites which afford a glance at a few prolific mapping efforts.
Hosting a map on your website can now become a reality as the guide takes the reader through the specifics of the process. Examples of valuable data sources like youtube, facebook, flickr, socialight etc have been cited along with a brief outline of their mapping features.
The fold-out offers an illustrative sketch of the inside story while the fold-in lists a swift and easy method to create a map.
