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Exploring the practices and philosophies of maps and cartography, this book highlights the influence of mapping on our understanding of space. By integrating insights from various social theorists, it examines how maps not only represent but also actively shape the environments we inhabit. The work delves into the cultural and intellectual implications of map-making, revealing its role in defining our perceptions of geography and society.
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A History of Spaces, John Pickles
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- A History of Spaces
- Subtitle
- Cartographic Reason, Mapping and the Geo-Coded World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Pickles
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780415144971
- Category
- Geography / Topography
- Description
- Exploring the practices and philosophies of maps and cartography, this book highlights the influence of mapping on our understanding of space. By integrating insights from various social theorists, it examines how maps not only represent but also actively shape the environments we inhabit. The work delves into the cultural and intellectual implications of map-making, revealing its role in defining our perceptions of geography and society.