All Mapped Out: How Maps Shape Us - Couverture rigide

Duggan, Mike

 
9781789148367: All Mapped Out: How Maps Shape Us
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1789148367 ISBN 13 : 9781789148367
Editeur : Reaktion Books, 2024

Synopsis

'A provocative and surprising study of maps and mapping. In this journey, we encounter maps scratched onto rocks and materializing on plasma screens, maps made of words and sounds, and even maps meant to be seen by the eyes of self-driving cars rather than of humans.' - Veronica della Dora, author of Where Light in Darkness Lies: The Story of the Lighthouse

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.

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

À propos de l?auteur

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.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
Reaktion Books
Date d'édition
2024
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1789148367
ISBN 13 
9781789148367
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
232
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible