How to Lie with Maps (2nd Edition)
by Mark Monmonier, H. J. De Blij
How to Lie with Maps examines how maps present information and shape interpretation. This second edition offers a thoughtful introduction to the persuasive side of cartography, making it a useful choice for readers interested in geography, mapmaking, visual communication, and the ways representations can influence understanding.
About This Book
How to Lie with Maps explores the ways maps can influence how readers perceive and interpret information.
The book focuses on the relationship between maps, representation, and communication, emphasizing that maps are constructed views rather than neutral mirrors of reality.
Its title points to the persuasive possibilities of cartography and the importance of examining how mapped information is presented.
This second edition is suited to readers interested in geography, cartography, and the interpretation of visual information.
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