All Mapped Out
How Maps Shape Us
Seiten
2024
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
978-1-78914-836-7 (ISBN)
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
978-1-78914-836-7 (ISBN)
A unique approach to maps, exploring how they have shaped society and culture.
Maps go far beyond just showing us where things are located. All Mapped Out is an exploration of how maps impact our lives on social and cultural levels. This book takes you on a journey through the fascinating history of maps, from ancient cave paintings and stone carvings to the digital interfaces we rely on today. But it’s not just about the maps themselves; it’s about the people behind them. Discover how maps have affected societies, influenced politics and economies, impacted the environment, and even shaped our sense of personal identity. Mike Duggan uncovers the incredible power of maps to shape the world and the knowledge we consume. This is a unique and eye-opening perspective on the significance of maps in our daily lives.
Maps go far beyond just showing us where things are located. All Mapped Out is an exploration of how maps impact our lives on social and cultural levels. This book takes you on a journey through the fascinating history of maps, from ancient cave paintings and stone carvings to the digital interfaces we rely on today. But it’s not just about the maps themselves; it’s about the people behind them. Discover how maps have affected societies, influenced politics and economies, impacted the environment, and even shaped our sense of personal identity. Mike Duggan uncovers the incredible power of maps to shape the world and the knowledge we consume. This is a unique and eye-opening perspective on the significance of maps in our daily lives.
Mike Duggan is a Lecturer at King’s College London studying digital culture’s impact on society. He is co-author of books on radical cartography and sharing mobility.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 27.01.2024 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 28 illustrations |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 138 x 216 mm |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Hilfswissenschaften |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geografie / Kartografie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78914-836-7 / 1789148367 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78914-836-7 / 9781789148367 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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