The Natures of Maps: Cartographic Constructions of the Natural World by Wood, Denis and Fels, John - 2008

Chicago and London: The University of Chicago Press. 2008. Square Quarto Size [approx 29cm x 29cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Colour and black & white illustrations and maps. xviii, 227 pages. Cartographers have known for decades that maps are far from objective representations of the world; rather, every map reflects the agendas and intentions of its creators. The authors have turned to category of maps with a particularly strong reputation for objectivity - maps of nature - to answer the question 'why have maps gotten away with it?' Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition, Later Printing. Hardback.