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The new nature of maps : essays in the history of cartography / J.B. Harley ; edited by Paul Laxton ; introduction by J.H. Andrews.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2001.Description: xv, 331 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 0801865662 (alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 912.09 HAR 21 21260
LOC classification:
  • GA201 .H37 2001
Online resources: Summary: "The New Nature of Maps: Essays in the History of Cartography" is a collection of essays by J.B. Harley, edited by Paul Laxton, with an introduction by J.H. Andrews. This work focuses on the evolution and significance of cartography, examining how maps are not merely tools for navigation but also cultural artifacts that reflect and shape our understanding of the world. J.B. Harley was a prominent figure in the field of cartography, known for his critical approach to the study of maps and their implications in society. His essays explore various themes, such as the social and political contexts of map-making, the representation of space, and the role of maps in knowledge production. The book contributes to the broader discourse on geography, history, and visual culture, emphasizing the complexity and richness of maps as significant intellectual and artistic expressions. It is an important resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the historical and contemporary roles of maps in shaping human perception and experience of space.
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Reference Marium Abdulla Library Reference Liberal Arts 912.09 HAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 21260

"Published in cooperation with the Center for American Plates, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Harrisonburg, Virginia."

Includes bibliographical references (p. [297]-322) and index.

"The New Nature of Maps: Essays in the History of Cartography" is a collection of essays by J.B. Harley, edited by Paul Laxton, with an introduction by J.H. Andrews. This work focuses on the evolution and significance of cartography, examining how maps are not merely tools for navigation but also cultural artifacts that reflect and shape our understanding of the world.

J.B. Harley was a prominent figure in the field of cartography, known for his critical approach to the study of maps and their implications in society. His essays explore various themes, such as the social and political contexts of map-making, the representation of space, and the role of maps in knowledge production.

The book contributes to the broader discourse on geography, history, and visual culture, emphasizing the complexity and richness of maps as significant intellectual and artistic expressions. It is an important resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the historical and contemporary roles of maps in shaping human perception and experience of space.

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