Maps And Civilization

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An introduction to the history of cartography, this title charts the links between maps and history. It includes illustrations made using Geographical Information Systems which illuminate the many ways in which various human cultures have interpreted spatial relationships.
In this concise introduction to the history of cartography, Norman J. W. Thrower charts the intimate links between maps and history from antiquity to the present day. A wealth of illustrations, including the oldest known map and contemporary examples made using Geographical Information Systems, illuminate the many ways in which various human cultures have interpreted spatial relationships. The third edition of "Maps and Civilization" incorporates numerous revisions, features new material throughout the book, and includes a new, alphabetized bibliography.
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Weight 0.567000
Author Norman J W Thrower
Availability IP
Department History
Edition Third Ed
Format Paperback
ISBN 9780226799742
Pages 362
Published 01/12/2007
Publisher University of Chicago Press
Section History
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