All Mapped Out: How Maps Shape Us

Duggan, Mike

ISBN 10: 1789148367 / ISBN 13: 9781789148367

Verlag: Reaktion Books, 2024

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: All Mapped Out: How Maps Shape Us
• Verlag: Reaktion Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1789148367
• ISBN-13: 9781789148367
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand: Used; Very Good

Über diesen Titel

Inhaltsangabe

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 readers 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.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Mike Duggan is a Lecturer at King’s College London researching digital culture and society. He is the co-author of books on radical cartography and sharing mobility.