The book addresses the rapid shifts which have taken place within cartography, and argues that no amount of technological sophistication will lead to neutral representations, and that as such critical cartography provides a solid foundation for questioning the power of maps.
Valentina Carraro is Assistant Professor at the department of Human Geography, Planning and International Development of the University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She holds a Ph.D. from City University of Hong Kong. The project on which this book is based was awarded the Chow Yei Ching SGS Outstanding Research Thesis Award and the Hong Kong Political Science Association’s Best Thesis Award.
New Mapping Technologies, Same Old Politics?.- A Critical Cartography of Sensors and Algorithms.- Into Dangerous Territory with Waze.- A Glitch in Google Maps.- Naming Jerusalem on OpenStreetMap.- Epilogue.
“It … tackles a very complex political issue via computer-based mapping tools. It is interesting and clear to read … . It is deeply personal, presenting the author’s experiences as a foreigner living in East Jerusalem.” (Gunnar Wolf, Computing Reviews, March 14, 2023)