Customer Reviews

Maps and Civilization: Cartography in Culture and Society, Third Edition

5 star:		(0)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This book is extremely well written and is based on sound sources, and not least structured and academic character.

The book is for readers who already have knowledge of cartography, but also suitable for beginners, although the book is intensive for the reader without prior knowledge of cartography.

All readers can use the book as a chronological review of the use of maps, and also use the book as a reference when knowledge must be clarified or refreshed.

The book moves only briefly into the making of maps, but is primary focused on the use of maps. The chronological review of the historical development offers an excellent comprehensive description, which is complemented by a wide range of more peripheral historical contexts.

The notes are extensive and lead to the book can subsequently be used as an excellent reference book while the new reader can seem overwhelming with the many comprehensive notes, wich than can be "saved" for later reading.