All Mapped Out - How Maps Shape Us

From cave paintings to Google, a thought-provoking investigation of how maps do not just reflect the world around us, but shape the way we live.

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 offers 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. All Mapped Out reveals 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, offering a unique and eye-opening perspective on the significance of maps in our daily lives.

About the author

Mike Duggan is a lecturer at King's College London studying digital culture's impact on society. He is coauthor of books on radical cartography and sharing mobility.

Summary

A unique approach to maps, exploring how they have shaped society and culture.

Product details

• Authors: Mike Duggan, Duggan Mike
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2024
• EAN: 9781789148367
• ISBN: 978-1-78914-836-7
• No. of pages: 248
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Historical Geography, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Cartography, Cartography, map-making & projections, Social and cultural history, Historical maps and atlases, Historical maps & atlases, REFERENCE / Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps