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Fraser Taylor

Chancellor's Distinguished Research Professor of International Affairs Geography and Environmental Studies

Phone:613-520-2600 x 8232
Email:fraser.taylor@carleton.ca
Office:B459 Loeb Building
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Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Professor of International Affairs Geography and Environmental Studies

Director, Geomatics and Cartographic Research Center (GCRC)

(Geomatics Technologies, Geospatial Information Management, Interoperability, Environmental Monitoring with Indigenous People, Traditional Knowledge)

Recent Publications

Books
Dr. Taylor has published well over twenty books on both international development issues and cartography. Dr. Taylor presently serves as General Editor of the Elsevier Series on Modern Cartography:

  • Taylor, D. R. F., Editor, Chatterjee, U. Corresponding Editor (In Press 2021) Land Reclamation and Restoration Strategies for Sustainable Development. Subtitle: Geospatial Technology Based Approach, Elsevier, Amsterdam
  • Casti, E. with Fulvio Adobati and Ilia Negri Geography of the COVID-19 Epidemic. A reflexive mapping of Italy’s European epicenter. (In Press 2021) Elsevier, Amsterdam.
  • Taylor, D. R. F., Thumbadoo, R. V., Wolodtschenko, A.  (Co-Editors). Illustrative Atlas on Indigenous Cartography, Dresden, Germany 2021 https://atlas-semiotics.jimdofree.com/bild-atlantothek/
  • Murasugi, K. (Associate Editors). (2019) Further Developments in the Theory and Practice of Cybercartography: International Dimensions ad Language Mapping Volume 9. Elsevier, Amsterdam
  • Pyne, S. A. and Taylor, D. R. F., (2019) Cybercartography in a Reconciliation Community: Engaging Intersecting Perspectives. Volume 8. Elsevier, Amsterdam
  • Bubak, O., Taylor, D. R. F., Foreword (2018). The Antarctic: Connecting the Dots. SPML, Prague
  • Casti, E., Taylor, D. R. F., (General Editor) (2015). Reflexive Cartography: A New Perspective on Mapping, Volume 6. Elsevier, AmsterdamTaylor, D. R. F., (Editor) Anonby, E.,
  • Taylor, D. R. F., (Editor) and Lauriault, T. P. (Associate Editor). (2014). Developments in the Theory and Practice of Cybercartography: Applications and Indigenous Mapping, Volume 5. Amsterdam: Elsevier
  • Taylor, D. R. F., (Editor) (2005). Cybercartography: Theory and Practice, Volume 4. Amsterdam: Elsevier
  • Taylor, D. R. F. and Stohr, W., eds. Development from Above or Below: The Dialectics of Regional Planning in Developing Countries. London: Wiley. 1981.
  • Taylor, D. R. F. and Obudho, R., eds. The Spatial Structure of Development in Kenya. Boulder: Westview Press, 1979.
  • Kimani, S. and Taylor, D. R. F. Growth Centres and Rural Development in Kenya. Maxim Printers, Thika, 1973.

Book Chapters
Dr. Taylor has published over fifty book chapters.
He has co-authored chapters in:

  • Taylor D. R. F. (In Press, 2021). Mapping with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Hess, J. (Ed.) Digital Mapping and Indigenous America. Routledge.
  • Thumbadoo R. V., Taylor D. R. F. (In Press, 2021).  William Commanda’s Integration of Ancient Oral Wampum Storytelling in Contemporary Digital Technology. Hess, J. (Ed.) Digital Mapping and Indigenous America. Routledge.
  • Thumbadoo R. V., Taylor D. R. F. (2020) Cybercartography, cybernetics and the cognitive mapping practice of late North American Indigenous Elder William Commanda. Volume 1: Issue 2 International Journal of Arts, Humanities & Social Science (IJAHSS).
  • Thumbadoo R. V., Taylor D. R. F. (2020) Indigenous Elder William Commanda and the Circle of All Nations Discourse. Volume 1: Issue 2 International Journal of Arts, Humanities & Social Science (IJAHSS).
  • Raymond-Yakoubian, J., Pulsifer, P., Taylor, D. R. F., and Brattland, C. “Mapping and Indigenous Peoples in the Arctic.” Governing Arctic Seas: Lessons from the Bering Strait and Barents Sea Regions. Vol. 1. Sustainability of Shared Marine Regions, eds. Berkman, P., et al. Springer Nature, 2020, 293-319.
  • Taylor, D. R. F. (Editor), Anonby, E., Murasugi, K. (Associate Editors). 2019. Further Developments in the Theory and Practice of Cybercartography: International Dimensions and
    Language Mapping Volume 9. Amsterdam: Elsevier
  • Engler, N. J., Scassa, T., Taylor, D. R. F. Cybercartography and Volunteered
    Geographic Information. Chapter 5.
  • Hayes, A., Taylor, D. R. F. Developments in the Nunaliit Cybercartographic Atlas Framework. Chapter 13.
  • Ingram, R., Anonby, E. Taylor, D. R. F. Mapping Kanyen’kéha (Mohawk) Ethnophysiographical Knowledge. Chapter 26.
  • Lauriault, T. P., Taylor, D. R. F. The Preservation and Archiving of Geospatial Data and Cybercartography as a Proactive Preservation. Chapter 11.
  • Oikle, R., Taylor, D. R. F. Cybercartography and the Historical Geography of Roman Britain. Chapter 16.
  • Scassa, T., Lauriault, T. P., Taylor, D. R. F. Cybercartography and Traditional Knowledge: Responding to Legal and Ethical Challenges. Chapter 9.
  • Taylor, D. R. F., Cowan, C., Ljubicic, G. J. Sullivan, C. Cybercartography for Education. Chapter 10.
  • Taylor, D. R. F., Lauriault, T. P. Conclusion and the Future of Cybercartography. Chapter 12.
  • Taylor, D. R. F. Some Concluding Thoughts and Directions for the Future. Chapter 27
  • Taylor, D. R. F. Cybercartography Revisited Chapter 1.
  • Taylor, D. R. F. The Theory and Practice of Cybercartography: An Introduction. Chapter 2.
  • Taylor, D. R. F. Some Recent Developments in the Theory and Practice of Cybercartography. Chapter 4.
  • Thumbadoo, R. V., Taylor, D. R. F. Storytelling with Cybercartography: The William Commanda Story. Chapter 15.
  • Wong, J., Taylor, D. R. F. Cybercartography in Kyrgyzstan: Reforming High Mountain Pasture Governance Policy in Naryn Province. Chapter 21.

The most recent published contributions include the following:

  • Taylor, D. R. F. (2017). Cybercartography: A Multi-Sensory and Multi-Modal Approach (Chapter 11) in Howes, D. (Ed.) Sense and Sensation: Critical and Primary Sources.
  • Pyne, Stephanie A. and Taylor, D. R. F. (2015). Cybercartography, Transitional Justice and the Residential Schools Legacy, Geomatica, 69 (1): 75-81
  • Taylor, D. R. F. (2014). Some Recent Developments in the Theory and Practice of Cybercartography: Applications and Indigenous Mapping: Introduction, In Taylor, D. R. F (Ed.) and Lauriault, T.P. (Associate Ed.) Developments in the Theory and Practice of Cybercartography: Applications and Indigenous Mapping. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 1-13.
  • Taylor, D. R. F.; Cowan, C.; Ljubicic, G. and Sullivan, S. (2014). Cybercartography for Education: The Application of Cybercartography to Teaching and Learning in Nunavut, Canada. Chapter 20 in Taylor, D. R. F., (Ed.) and Lauriault, T.P. (Associate Ed.) Developments in the Theory and Practice of Cybercartography: Applications and Indigenous Mapping. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 298-324
  • Scassa, T.; Engler, N.; Taylor, D. R. F. (2014). Cybercartography and Volunteered Geographic Information, Chapter 4. In Taylor, D. R. F. (Ed.) and Lauriault, T.P. (Associate Ed.) Developments in the Theory and Practice of Cybercartography: Applications and Indigenous Mapping. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 43-57.
  • Ljubicic, G.; Pulsifer, P.L.; Hayes, A.; Taylor, D. R. F. (2014). The Creation of the Inuit siku (Sea Ice) Atlas. In Taylor, D. R. F. (Ed.) and Lauriault, T.P. (Associate Ed.) Developments in the Theory and Practice of Cybercartography: Applications and Indigenous Mapping. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 201 -218.
  • Scassa, T.; Lauriault, T.P.; Taylor, D. R. F. (2014). Cybercartography and Traditional Knowledge: Responding to Legal and Ethical Challenges. Taylor, D. R. F. (Ed.) and Lauriault, T.P. (Associate Ed.) Developments in the Theory and Practice of Cybercartography: Applications and Indigenous Mapping. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 191-295.
  • Lauriault, T.P; Taylor, D. R. F. (2014). The Preservation and Archiving of Geospatial Data and Cybercartography as a Proactive Process. In Taylor, D. R. F. (Ed.) and Lauriault, T.P., Associate Ed.) Developments in the Theory and Practice of Cybercartography: Applications and Indigenous Mapping. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 326-342.
  • Taylor, D. R. F.; Lauriault, T. P. (2014). Conclusion. In (Taylor, D. R. F (Ed.) and Lauriault, T.P. Associate Ed.) Developments in the Theory and Practice of Cybercartography: Applications and Indigenous Mapping. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 343-350.
  • Taylor, D. R. F. (2013). Design of Maps for Telidon: Interactive Design of Maps Revisited. Chapter in (Wellar, Barry, E.) AutoCarto Retrospective. A Commemorative Book Celebrating the Sixth International Symposium on Automated Cartography. International Perspectives on Achievements and Challenges held Oct 16-21, 1983, p. 86-90. http://wellar.ca/wellarconsulting/ (accessed November 18, 2003).
  • Pulsifer, P. L., Laidler, G., Taylor, D. R. F., Hayes, A. (2010). Creating an Online Cybercartographic Atlas of Indigenous Ice Knowledge and Use. In Igor Krupnik, Claudio Aporta, Shari Gearheard, Lene Kielsen Holm and Gita Laidler (eds.). SIKU: Arctic Residents Document Sea Ice and Climate Change (International Polar Year Project #166). Springer, Berlin, 235-260.
  • Lauriault, T.P., Pulsifer, P.L. and Taylor, D. R. F., (2010). The preservation and archiving of geospatial digital data: challenges and opportunities for cartographers. In Jobst, ed. Archiving in digital cartography and geoinformation. Berlin: Springer.
  • Yang, C., Nebert, D., Taylor, D. R. F., (Guest Eds.) (2010). Special Issues on Geospatial Cyberinfrastructures and Polar Science, Computer and Geosciences.
  • Aporta, A., Laidler, G. and Taylor, D. R. F., (Guest Eds.) (2010). Special Issue of the Canadian Geographer on the Inuit Use of Sea Ice, 54 (3).
  • Caquard, S. and Taylor, D. R. F., (Guest Eds.) (2009). Special Issue of the British Cartographic Journal entitled Cinematic Cartography, 46 (1)
  • Taylor, D. R. F., (2009). Global Map: International Cooperation in the Mapping Sciences in Sinha, E. A., Gundersen, L., Jackson, I, Arctur, D. K. (Eds). Societal Challenges and Geoinformatics, Geological Society of America Press.
  • Pulsifer, P. L., Hayes, A., Fiset, J-P., Taylor, D. R. F., (2008). An Open Source Development Framework in Support of Cartographic Integration in Peterson, M. (ed.). International Perspectives on Maps and the Internet, Berlin Heidelberg: Springer (2008). pp. 165-183.
  • Lauriault, T.P., Taylor, D. R. F., Pulsifer, P. L. (2008). Will Today’s Maps be Available Tomorrow: How Action Research is Leading to the Preservation of the Cybercartographic Atlas of Antarctica. In Peterson M. (Ed.) International Perspectives on Maps and the Internet, Berlin Heidelberg:Springer, 2008, 417-437.
  • Lauriault, T.P., Taylor, D. R. F., (2007). Geospatial Data Infrastructure for Sustainable Development in East Timor, in Research and Theory in Advancing Data Spatial Infrastructures Concepts, Harlan Onsrud (Ed.), ESRI, 175-199.

Edited Special Issues of Scholarly Journals

  • Taylor, D. R. F., Caquard, S. (Guest Eds.) (2006). Special Issue: Cybercartography, Cartographica, 41 (1), 100.

Articles in Scholarly Journals

Dr. Taylor has published over sixty articles in peer adjudicated journals, the most recent include the following:

  • Taylor, D. R. F. (2019). Opportunities for Geospatial Industries in the Age of Location. Geospatial World
  • Scassa T, Taylor, D. R. F. (2017). Legal and ethical issues around incorporating traditional knowledge in polar data infrastructures. CODATA Digital Science Journal. 16(1): 1-14. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/dsj-2017-005
  • Pyne, S. A. and Taylor, D. R. F. (2015). Cybercartography, Transitional Justice and
    the Residential Schools Legacy, Geomatica. 69 (1):75-81(co-author)
  • Scassa, T. and Taylor, D. R. F. (2014). Intellectual Property Law and Geospatial Information: Some Challenges, WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) Journal special issue on Analysis of Intellectual Property Issues, 6 (1): pp. 79-88.
  • Taylor, D. R. F. (2014). New chapter in the development of CentroGeo. GEOcibernetica, 1 (1), 6 pages. http://www.geocibernetica.org/journal/index.php/diciembre-2012/resumen-2012-01
  • Byam, A. and Taylor, D. R. F. (2013). New ways of mapping Inuit place and feature names. MCoS (International Map Collectors’ Society) Journal, Summer (June), 133: 33-37.
  • Taylor, D. R. F. (May 2013). Fifty Years of cartography: Some Personal Reflections, The Cartographic Journal, 50th Anniversary Special Issue May 2013, 50 (2): 187-191.
  • Scassa, T., Engler, N. J., & Taylor, D. R. F. (2015). Legal issues in mapping traditional knowledge: Digital cartography in the Canadian north. The Cartographic Journal., 52(1): 41-50.
  • Engler, N., Scassa, T., & Taylor, D. R. F. (2013). Mapping traditional knowledge: Digital cartography in the Canadian north. Cartographica., (September) 48 (3): 189-199. Online version published Thursday, September 12 at http://utpjournals.metapress.com/content/g48214771wt5/
  • Taylor, D. R. F. (May 2013). Fifty Years of cartography: Some Personal Reflections, The Cartographic Journal, 50 (2): 187-191, 50th Anniversary Special Issue May 2013.
  • Taylor, D. R. F. (2013). “Preface” in Yaro (ed.). Rural Development in Northern Ghana, African Geographical Review. New York: Nova Science Publishers
  • Taylor, D. R. F. (2012). A New Chapter in the development of CentroGeo, GeoCybernetica, 1(1), December, www.geocybernetics.org/journal/index.php/diciembre-2012/resumen.2012-01, accessed December 24, 2012.
  • Engler, N. J., Scassa, T., & Taylor, D. R. F. (2013). Mapping traditional knowledge: Digital cartography in the Canadian north. Cartographica. 47:92-104.
  • Scassa, T., Engler, N. J., & Taylor, D. R. F. (2013). Legal issues in mapping traditional knowledge: Digital cartography in the Canadian north. The Cartographic Journal.
  • Pyne, S. and Taylor, D. R. F. (2012). Mapping Indigenous Perspectives in the Making of the Cybercartographic Atlas of the Lake Huron Treaty Relationship Process: A Performance Approach in a Reconciliation Context. Cartographica Special issue on Indigenous Cartography and Counter Mapping, 47 (2): 92-104.
  • Yang, C., Nebert, D. and Taylor, D. R. F. (2011). Establishing a Sustainable and Cross-boundary Geospatial Infrastructure to enable Polar Research. Computers and Geosciences, 37, 11. 1721-1726
  • Brauen G, Pyne S, Hayes, A., Fiset, J.P., Taylor, D. R. F. (2011). Encouraging transdisciplinary participation using an open source cybercartographic toolkit: The atlas of the Lake Huron Treaty relationship process. Geomatica 65(1):27–45,
  • Pulsifer, P.L., Laidler, G. J.; Taylor, D. R. F., Hayes, A. (2011). Towards an indigenist data management program: reflections on experiences developing an atlas of sea ice knowledge and use. Canadian Geographer special issue on the Inuit Sea Ice and Occupancy Project, 55(1): 108-124.
  • Taylor, D. R. F. and Pyne, S. (2009). The history and development of the theory and practice of cybercartography. International Journal of Digital Earth, online at http://www.informaworld.com first published October 27. Printed version March 2010, 3(1):1-14.
  • Jackson, M.J, Schell, D. and Taylor, D. R. F. (2009). Revising the concept of national spatial data infrastructure. GIS Professional, Issue 30, October: 28-30
  • Jackson, M.J, Schell, D. and Taylor, D. R. F. (2009). National spatial data infrastructures – coordinating framework or battleground for the management of geospatial data. GIS Professional, 28, June, 20-23.
  • Caquard, S., Pyne, S, Igloliote, H., Mierins, K., Hayes, A., and Taylor, D. R. F. (2009). A “Living” Atlas for Geospatial Storytelling: The Cybercartographic Atlas of Indigenous Perspectives and Knowledge of the Great Lakes Region. Cartographica 44 (2): 83-100.
  • Caquard, S. and Taylor, D. R. F. (2009). What is Cinematic Cartography? The Cartographic Journal, 46(1): 5-8.
    Articles in Conference Proceedings
  • Murasugi, K. Taylor, D. R. F. and Hayes, A. 2018. A Nunaliit Atlas of the Inuit Language in Canada. Arctic Net ASM, Ottawa, On. Dec 14, 2018
  • Taylor, D. R. F. and Hayes, A. 2018. Arctic Ocean Atlas. Oceans Canada 2018 Conference, Halifax, N.S., August 27, 2018.
  • Scassa,T., Taylor, D. R. F., Nickels, S. (2017). Towards a legal framework for the collection and sharing of Inuit Knowledge – Presentation to Arctic Net Conference. Quebec City. December 2017.
  • Taylor, D. R. F. (2017) Some Issues in Mapping Traditional Knowledge, International Cartographic Congress 2017 (ICC2017), Washington, D.C., July 2, 2017.
  • Taylor D. R. F., (2016) Creating the Cybercartographic Atlas of the Arctic Ocean. Paper presented at: Coastal Zone Canada Conference, Toronto, ON. June 2016.
  • Arnold, S., Taylor, D. R. F., and Hayes, A. (2016) Geographic Information and Coastal Zone Management: An Example from Nunavut. Canadian Coastal Zone Management Association Conference. Toronto, ON. June 2016.
  • Taylor, D. R. F. (2013). Challenges in Mapping Traditional Knowledge in Canada’s North. International Cartographic Association Conference, Dresden, Germany. August 2013.
  • Taylor, D. R. F. (2013). Maps, GIS and Society: Cooperative Mapping of the Arctic: The Creation
    of the Arctic Spatial Data Infrastructure, International Cartographic Association Conference,
    Dresden, Germany. August 2013.
  • Taylor, D. R. F. (2013). The Multiple Dimensions of Cartography: 4D Cartography and More. Keynote presentation to CIGMA 2013. Geography and Environment International Conference. Mexico City, October 8, 2013. //cigma2013.mx/es/ponentes/ (accessed 22 November 2012).
  • Scassa, T., Taylor, D. R. F., Lauriault, T. P. and Engler, N. (2013). Ethical Mapping of Traditional Knowledge through Template Licenses, AAG Annual Conference, April 13.
  • Lauriault, T. P. and Taylor, D. R. F. (2012), The Map as a Fundamental Source in the Memory of the World, UNESCO Memory of the World in the Digital Age: Digitization and Preservation Conference, Vancouver, B,C. Duranti, L., Shaffer, E. (Eds.) Conference Proceedings, UNESCO Memory of the World in the Digital Age: Digitization and Preservation Conference, Vancouver, B.C. http://www.unesco.org/webworld/download/mow/mow_vancouver_proceedings_en.pdf [March 20, 2013].
  • Anderson, W.L.; Faundeen, J.L., Greenberg, J; Taylor, D. R. F., (2011). Metadata for Data Rescue and Data at Work. Proceedings of PV 2011, Toulouse, France, 15-17 November 2011.
  • Taylor, D. R. F., (2011). Creating a New International Map of the World: The Global Map Experience, 25thInternational Cartographic Conference, Paris, France, July 3-8, ICC Proceedings, Memory Stick, ID CO-411.
  • Brauen, G., Pyne, S., Hayes, A., Fiset, J.P., Taylor, D. R. F. (2011). Encouraging Interdisciplinary Participation in Atlas Projects Using an Open Source Cybercartographic toolkit: The Atlas of the Lake Huron Treaty Relationship Process, 25th International Cartographic Conference, Paris, France, July 3-8, ICC Proceedings, memory stick, ID CO-433.
  • Taylor, D. R. F., (2010). Access to and Interoperability of Geospatial Data. Presentation to CentroGEO and INEGI, Mexico City, January 20. CD-ROM.
  • Taylor, D. R. F., (2009). A Tool for Natural Disaster Mitigation for Asia and Pacific Regions, Presentation to United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, October, 26. E/CONF.100/IP.2, pp. 11.
  • Lauriault, T. P. and Taylor, D. R. F. (2009). Pilot Cybercartographic Atlas of the Risk of Homelessness, City of Ottawa, September 1.
  • Taylor, D. R. F., (2009). Global Mapping: A tool for natural disaster mitigation. United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for the Americas (UNRCC), New York, August 10-14. E/CONF.99/IP.7, 11 p.
  • Pulsifer, P. L., Nickels, S., Tomlinson, S., Laidler, G., Aporta, C., Taylor D. R. F., Hayes, A., (2009). Documenting Inuit Knowledge Using Distributed Information and Multimedia Interfaces: Knowledge Preservation and Sharing through Partnership. Presentation by Pulsifer, P. L. to GeoNorth. 2009 Conference, Fairbanks, Alaska, 4 – 6 August.
  • Pulsifer, P. L., Laidler, G, Taylor, D. R. F. and Hayes. A. (2008). A Representing Inuit Sea Ice Knowledge and Use for Education and Outreach: Creating an IPY Legacy Using Emerging Data Management Strategies. Arctic Change, Quebec City.
  • Taylor, D. R. F., (2008). Maps, Mapping and Society: Some Recent Developments, Global Map Forum 2008, United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan. GSI Japan: CD-ROM.
  • Pulsifer, P. L., Laidler, G. Taylor, D. R. F. and Hayes (2008) Geospatial Data as a Public Commodity, Proceedings of Map Middle East, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 8-10, 2008, CD-ROM.
  • Taylor, D. R. F., (2008). Global Map Specifications, presentation to GSDI-10 Conference, Trinidad, February 25, CD-ROM.

Other Publications

Fewer, D., Lauriault, T. P., Scassa, T., Taylor, D. R. F., (2016) A Proposal: An Open Licensing scheme for Traditional KnowledgeThis describes over two years of interdisciplinary research on a topic of great importance in the use of traditional knowledge. Available here.

Presentations

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