How to lie with maps
Monmonier, Mark S
How to lie with maps - 2nd ed. - Chicago London University of Chicago 1996 - ix, 207, 22cm.
Discusses the use and abuse of maps and explains how to evaluate maps critically. Shows that despite their immense value maps lie. Introduces basic principles of mapmaking and gives examples of the misuse of maps in situations from zoning disputes to census reports. Covers all the typical kinds of distortions from deliberate oversimplifications to the misleading use of colour.
0226534219
MAPS
MAPPING
526.8
How to lie with maps - 2nd ed. - Chicago London University of Chicago 1996 - ix, 207, 22cm.
Discusses the use and abuse of maps and explains how to evaluate maps critically. Shows that despite their immense value maps lie. Introduces basic principles of mapmaking and gives examples of the misuse of maps in situations from zoning disputes to census reports. Covers all the typical kinds of distortions from deliberate oversimplifications to the misleading use of colour.
0226534219
MAPS
MAPPING
526.8