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Cover: 9780275991357 | The Power of Projections | Arthur Klinghoffer | Buch | Englisch | 2000
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The Power of Projections
How Maps Reflect Global Politics and History
Buch von Arthur Klinghoffer
Sprache: Englisch

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Why is Europe at the top half of maps and Africa at the bottom? Although we are accustomed to that convention, it is, in fact, a politically motivated, almost entirely subjective way of depicting a ball spinning in space. As The Power of Projections teaches us, maps do not portray reality, only interpretations of it. To begin with, they are two-dimensional projections of a three-dimensional, spherical Earth. Add to that the fact that every map is made for a purpose and its design tends to reflect that purpose. Finally, a map is often a psychological projection of the historical, political, and cultural values of the cartographer-or of the nation, person or organization for which the map was created.
In this fascinating book, Klinghoffer examines the world perceptions of various civilizations and the ways in which maps have been formulated to serve the agendas of cartographers and their patrons. He analyzes the recent decline of sovereignty, the spread of globalization, the reassertion of ethnic identity, and how these trends affect contemporary mapmaking.
Why is Europe at the top half of maps and Africa at the bottom? Although we are accustomed to that convention, it is, in fact, a politically motivated, almost entirely subjective way of depicting a ball spinning in space. As The Power of Projections teaches us, maps do not portray reality, only interpretations of it. To begin with, they are two-dimensional projections of a three-dimensional, spherical Earth. Add to that the fact that every map is made for a purpose and its design tends to reflect that purpose. Finally, a map is often a psychological projection of the historical, political, and cultural values of the cartographer-or of the nation, person or organization for which the map was created.
In this fascinating book, Klinghoffer examines the world perceptions of various civilizations and the ways in which maps have been formulated to serve the agendas of cartographers and their patrons. He analyzes the recent decline of sovereignty, the spread of globalization, the reassertion of ethnic identity, and how these trends affect contemporary mapmaking.
Über den Autor
Arthur Jay Klinghoffer is Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University in Camden, New Jersey. He is the author of numerous books on a variety of subjects, among them, human rights, genocide, Soviet Communism, South African apartheid, and the politics of oil and gold.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
The Cartographer's Mirror
Instruments of Power
Cultural Factors
Symbols of Authority
Sleight of Hand
In the Eye of the Beholder
Worldviews
Completing the Circle
New Directions
The Geography of Empire
Geopolitics
Defending the Western Hemisphere
Cold War
The Cartographical Revolution
Social Protest and Deconstruction
Rearranging the Pieces
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2000
Genre: Importe, Politikwissenschaften
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9780275991357
ISBN-10: 0275991350
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Klinghoffer, Arthur
Hersteller: Praeger
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Produktsicherheitsverantwortliche/r, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 240 x 161 x 16 mm
Von/Mit: Arthur Klinghoffer
Erscheinungsdatum: 05.09.2000
Gewicht: 0,485 kg
Artikel-ID: 102064948
Über den Autor
Arthur Jay Klinghoffer is Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University in Camden, New Jersey. He is the author of numerous books on a variety of subjects, among them, human rights, genocide, Soviet Communism, South African apartheid, and the politics of oil and gold.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
The Cartographer's Mirror
Instruments of Power
Cultural Factors
Symbols of Authority
Sleight of Hand
In the Eye of the Beholder
Worldviews
Completing the Circle
New Directions
The Geography of Empire
Geopolitics
Defending the Western Hemisphere
Cold War
The Cartographical Revolution
Social Protest and Deconstruction
Rearranging the Pieces
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2000
Genre: Importe, Politikwissenschaften
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9780275991357
ISBN-10: 0275991350
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Klinghoffer, Arthur
Hersteller: Praeger
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Produktsicherheitsverantwortliche/r, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 240 x 161 x 16 mm
Von/Mit: Arthur Klinghoffer
Erscheinungsdatum: 05.09.2000
Gewicht: 0,485 kg
Artikel-ID: 102064948
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