All mapped out : how maps shape us
Duggan, Mike2024
Books, Manuscripts
Find it!
From cave paintings to Google, a thought-provoking investigation of how maps do not just reflect the world around us, but shape the way we live. 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 offers 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. All Mapped Out reveals 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, offering a unique and eye-opening perspective on the significance of maps in our daily lives.
Main title:
All mapped out : how maps shape us / by Mike Duggan.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Reaktion Books, 2024.©2024.
Collation:
229 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-216) and index.
Contents:
Navigation beyond the mapInterfaces of movementMapping power and politicsMapping cultureMaps that make the money go roundMapping presents and futures.
ISBN:
9781789148367 (hardback)
Dewey class:
912
Language:
English
BRN:
460947
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 912 ALL | Available |