000 00954cam a2200241 4500
008 040128n1996 000 0 eng u
020 _a0226534219
035 _a(Sirsi) u124927
041 _aeng
050 _a526.8
_c18
100 _aMonmonier, Mark S
245 _aHow to lie with maps
250 _a2nd ed.
260 _aChicago
_aLondon
_bUniversity of Chicago
_c1996
300 _aix, 207,
_c22cm.
350 _a7.37
520 _aDiscusses 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.
650 _aMAPS
650 _aMAPPING
690 _aMAPPING AND MEASUREMENT
700 _aBlij, H. J. de
942 _n0
999 _c103310
_d103310