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How To Lie With Maps
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Author : Mark Monmonier
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2014-12-10
How To Lie With Maps written by Mark Monmonier and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-10 with Science categories.
Originally published to wide acclaim, this lively, cleverly illustrated essay on the use and abuse of maps teaches us how to evaluate maps critically and promotes a healthy skepticism about these easy-to-manipulate models of reality. Monmonier shows that, despite their immense value, maps lie. In fact, they must. The second edition is updated with the addition of two new chapters, 10 color plates, and a new foreword by renowned geographer H. J. de Blij. One new chapter examines the role of national interest and cultural values in national mapping organizations, including the United States Geological Survey, while the other explores the new breed of multimedia, computer-based maps. To show how maps distort, Monmonier introduces basic principles of mapmaking, gives entertaining examples of the misuse of maps in situations from zoning disputes to census reports, and covers all the typical kinds of distortions from deliberate oversimplifications to the misleading use of color. "Professor Monmonier himself knows how to gain our attention; it is not in fact the lies in maps but their truth, if always approximate and incomplete, that he wants us to admire and use, even to draw for ourselves on the facile screen. His is an artful and funny book, which like any good map, packs plenty in little space."—Scientific American "A useful guide to a subject most people probably take too much for granted. It shows how map makers translate abstract data into eye-catching cartograms, as they are called. It combats cartographic illiteracy. It fights cartophobia. It may even teach you to find your way. For that alone, it seems worthwhile."—Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, The New York Times ". . . witty examination of how and why maps lie. [The book] conveys an important message about how statistics of any kind can be manipulated. But it also communicates much of the challenge, aesthetic appeal, and sheer fun of maps. Even those who hated geography in grammar school might well find a new enthusiasm for the subject after reading Monmonier's lively and surprising book."—Wilson Library Bulletin "A reading of this book will leave you much better defended against cheap atlases, shoddy journalism, unscrupulous advertisers, predatory special-interest groups, and others who may use or abuse maps at your expense."—John Van Pelt, Christian Science Monitor "Monmonier meets his goal admirably. . . . [His] book should be put on every map user's 'must read' list. It is informative and readable . . . a big step forward in helping us to understand how maps can mislead their readers."—Jeffrey S. Murray, Canadian Geographic
How To Lie With Maps
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Author : Mark Monmonier
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2018-04-13
How To Lie With Maps written by Mark Monmonier and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-13 with Technology & Engineering categories.
An updated edition of the "humorous, informative and perceptive" guide to how maps can lead us astray ( Toronto Globe and Mail). An instant classic when first published in 1991, How to Lie with Maps revealed how the choices mapmakers make—consciously or unconsciously—mean that every map inevitably presents only one of many possible stories about the places it depicts. The principles Mark Monmonier outlined back then remain true today, despite significant technological changes in the making and use of maps. The introduction and spread of digital maps and mapping software, however, have added new wrinkles to the ever-evolving landscape of modern mapmaking. Fully updated for the digital age, this new edition of How to Lie with Maps examines the myriad ways that technology offers new opportunities for cartographic mischief, deception, and propaganda. While retaining the same brevity, range, and humor as its predecessors, this third edition includes significant updates throughout as well as new chapters on image maps, prohibitive cartography, and online maps. It also includes an expanded section of color images and an updated list of sources for further reading. Praise for previous editions of How to Lie with Maps "Will leave you much better defended against cheap atlases, shoddy journalism, unscrupulous advertisers, predatory special-interest groups, and others who may use or abuse maps at your expense." — Christian Science Monitor
How To Lie With Maps
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Author : Mark S. Monmonier
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991-01
How To Lie With Maps written by Mark S. Monmonier and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-01 with Cartographie categories.
Lived Topographies And Their Mediational Forces
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Author : Gary Backhaus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Lived Topographies And Their Mediational Forces written by Gary Backhaus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Philosophy categories.
This collection explores the various forms of narrative, semiotic, and technological mediation that shape the experience of place. Gary Backhaus and John Murungi have assembled a wide array of scholars who give a unique perspective on the phenomenology of place.
Some Truth With Maps
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Author : Alan M. MacEachren
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Some Truth With Maps written by Alan M. MacEachren and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Computers categories.
Arc User
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Arc User written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Geographic information systems categories.
The British Library Companion To Maps And Mapmaking
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Author : Rebecca Stefoff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
The British Library Companion To Maps And Mapmaking written by Rebecca Stefoff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
This guide to maps and map-making combines dictionary and encyclopaedia formats to provide a comprehensive, accessible reference to geography and mapping. Over 350 entries are arranged alphabetically for ease of use, and illustrations include maps from all periods, portraits, and drawings or diagrams illustrating technical topics. Biographical entries include colourful details and anecdotes as well as the important facts about each individual's contribution to cartography. Most entries include suggestions for further reading and are cross-referenced to other articles.
Environment Planning
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Environment Planning written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with City planning categories.
Using The Encyclop Die
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Author : Daniel Brewer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Using The Encyclop Die written by Daniel Brewer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Encyclopedias and dictionaries, French categories.
Gis World
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Gis World written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Geographic information systems categories.