Maps and Civilization

Cartography in Culture and Society, Third Edition

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

AvNorman J. W. Thrower,Norman J W Thrower

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In this concise introduction to the history of cartography, Norman J. W. Thrower charts the intimate links between maps and history from antiquity to the present day. A wealth of illustrations, including the oldest known map and contemporary examples made using Geographical Information Systems, illuminate the many ways in which various human cultures have interpreted spatial relationships. The third edition of "Maps and Civilization" incorporates numerous revisions, features new material throughout the book, and includes a new, alphabetized bibliography.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2007-12-01
Mått16 x 23 x 2 mm
Vikt567 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor362
Upplaga3
FörlagThe University of Chicago Press
ISBN9780226799742

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"A marvelous compendium of map lore. Anyone truly interested in the development of cartography will want to have his or her own copy to annotate, underline, and index for handy referencing." - L. M. Sebert, Geomatica "The premier one-volume history of cartography.... Maps and Civilization should be a close companion for anyone interested in maps: where they came from, where they are now, and where to go for more detail." - John P. Snyder, Mercator's World"