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Intermittent wanderings exploring elements of geography and cartography. |
Map users are often unaware of the ways that map makers can subtly change characteristics of maps to emphasize certain aspects of the map. This short blog/article focuses on a few of the ways in which map users and map readers can better recognize how a mass media map might have been created to project a particular perspective as opposed to being a more objectively-produced map. If this topic is one that grabs your attention, consider reading an excellent book by Mark Monmonier that explores related topics in far more depth.
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October 2018
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