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

In this concise introduction to the history of cartography, Norman J. W. Thrower charts the intimate links between maps and history from antiquity to the present day. A wealth of illustrations, including the oldest known map and contemporary examples made using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), illuminate the many ways in which various human cultures have interpreted spatial relationships. The third edition of Maps and Civilization incorporates numerous revisions, features new material throughout the book, and includes a new alphabetized bibliography. Praise for previous editions of Maps and Civilization : “A marvelous compendium of map lore. Anyone truly interested in the development of cartography will want to have his or her own copy to annotate, underline, and index for handy referencing.”—L. M. Sebert, Geomatica In This Concise Introduction To The History Of Cartography, Norman J.w. Thrower Charts The Intimate Links Between Maps And History From Antiquity To The Present Day. A Wealth Of Illustrations, Including The Oldest Known Map And Contemporary Examples Made Using Animation And Geographical Information Systems (gis), Illuminate The Many Ways In Which Various Human Cultures Have Interpreted Spatial Relationships. The Third Edition Of Maps And Civilization Incorporates Numerous Revisions, Features New Material Throughout The Book, And Includes A New Bibliography.--jacket. Introduction : Maps Of Preliterate Peoples -- Maps Of Classical Antiquity -- Early Maps Of East And South Asia -- Cartography In Europe And Islam In The Middle Ages -- The Rediscovery Of Ptolemy And Cartography In Renaissance Europe -- Cartography In The Scientific Revolution And The Enlightenment -- Diversification And Development In The Nineteenth Century -- Modern Cartography : Official And Quasi-official Maps -- Modern Cartography : Private And Institutional Maps. Norman J.w. Thrower. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 301-326) And Index. In this introduction to the history of cartography, the author charts the links between maps and history from antiquity to the present day. A wealth of illustrations, including the oldest known map and contemporary examples illuminate the many ways in which various human cultures have interpreted spatial relationships