Natures of Maps - Cartographic Constructions of the Natural World

Klappentext Cartographers know that maps are more than just representations of the world; rather! every map reflects the agendas and intentions of its creators. Employing several nature maps! this book explores the different aspects of maps' self-presentation: from place names to titles and legends. Zusammenfassung Cartographers know that maps are more than just representations of the world; rather! every map reflects the agendas and intentions of its creators. Employing several nature maps! this book explores the different aspects of maps' self-presentation: from place names to titles and legends.

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• Authors: John Fels, Fels John, Denis Wood, Denis Fels Wood, Denis/ Fels Wood, Wood Denis, WOOD DENIS FELS JOHN
• Assisted by: Pickles John (Foreword)
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2009
• EAN: 9780226906041
• ISBN: 978-0-226-90604-1
• No. of pages: 231
• Dimensions: 286 mm x 286 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Travel > Maps, city plans, atlases; TRAVEL / Maps & Road Atlases, Travel maps, Travel and Leisure maps