Information visualization is not just about creating a graphical display of complex information structures and latent, but contributes to broader cognitive, social, and collaborative activities. This is the first book to examine information visualization from this perspective. 2nd Edition continues the unique and ambitious quest for setting information visualization and virtual environments in a unifying frame. Information Visualization: Beyond the Horizon to give special attention to the progress made during the last 5 years and potentially useful direction to pursue. This new edition is forwarded by Ben Shneiderman, University of Maryland. Main features: Recent advances in information visualization. Application of information visualization, including visualization of domain knowledge, diffusion of knowledge, and social networking.