About the book
A contemporary follow-up to the groundbreaking Power of Maps, this book takes a fresh look at what maps do, whose interests they serve, and how they can be used in surprising, creative, and radical ways. Denis Wood describes how cartography facilitated the rise of the modern state and how maps continue to embody and project the interests of their creators. He demystifies the hidden assumptions of mapmaking and explores the promises and limitations of diverse counter-mapping practices today. Thought-provoking illustrations include U.S. Geological Survey maps; electoral and transportation maps; and numerous examples of critical cartography, participatory GIS, and map art.
Editions of Rethinking the Power of Maps
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781593853662
- PDF
- ISBN 9781606237083
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A contemporary follow-up to the groundbreaking Power of Maps, this book takes a fresh look at what maps do, whose interests they serve, and how they can be used in surprising, creative, and radical ways. Denis Wood describes how cartography facilitated the rise of the modern state and how maps continue to embody and project the interests of their creators. He demystifies the hidden assumptions of mapmaking and explores the promises and limitations of diverse counter-mapping practices today. Thought-provoking illustrations include U.S. Geological Survey maps; electoral and transportation maps; and numerous examples of critical cartography, participatory GIS, and map art.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rethinking the Power of Maps about?
A contemporary follow-up to the groundbreaking Power of Maps, this book takes a fresh look at what maps do, whose interests they serve, and how they can be used in surprising, creative, and radical ways. Denis Wood describes how cartography facilitated the rise of the modern state and how maps continue to embody and project the interests of their creators. He demystifies the hidden assumptions of mapmaking and explores the promises and limitations of diverse counter-mapping practices today. Thought-provoking illustrations include U.S. Geological Survey maps; electoral and transportation maps; and numerous examples of critical cartography, participatory GIS, and map art.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Rethinking the Power of Maps?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > Geography > Human geography
Where can I read a sample of Rethinking the Power of Maps?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781593853662
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Rethinking the Power of Maps?
Denis Wood, John Fels, John Krygier
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Rethinking the Power of Maps is available as paperback(ISBN 9781593853662) and pdf(ISBN 9781606237083)
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