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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.
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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Navigation Beyond the Map
Chapter 2: Interfaces of Movement
Chapter 3: Mapping Power and Politics
Chapter 4: Mapping Culture
Chapter 5: Maps that Make the Money Go Round
Chapter 6: Mapping Presents and Futures
Epilogue
References
Resources
Select Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Photo Acknowledgements
Index
Chapter 1: Navigation Beyond the Map
Chapter 2: Interfaces of Movement
Chapter 3: Mapping Power and Politics
Chapter 4: Mapping Culture
Chapter 5: Maps that Make the Money Go Round
Chapter 6: Mapping Presents and Futures
Epilogue
References
Resources
Select Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Photo Acknowledgements
Index
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