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How to lie with maps

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Chicago London University of Chicago 1996Edition: 2nd edDescription: ix, 207, 22cmISBN:
  • 0226534219
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 526.8
Summary: 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.
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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.