Many ways to see the world : a thirty-minute tour of world map images /

Based on the popular and provocative book, Seeing Through Maps, this program provides a fascinating 30-minute exploration into the minds of twelve mapmakers and how their unique backgrounds, philosophies, values, and politics led each to select a particular mathematical formula to create their maps....

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	Kanopy (Firm)
Other Authors:	Abramms, Bob, Abrams, Ruth, Johnson, Diane J., Kaiser, Ward L., 1923-, Wood, Denis
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Published:	[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2014.
Subjects:	Cartography. Cultural bias. Ethnocentrism. Map projection. Maps. Political science. Politics, Practical. Internet videos. Nonfiction films. Documentary films.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video

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Summary:	Based on the popular and provocative book, Seeing Through Maps, this program provides a fascinating 30-minute exploration into the minds of twelve mapmakers and how their unique backgrounds, philosophies, values, and politics led each to select a particular mathematical formula to create their maps. Learn about the impact those world images have had on us, consciously and unconsciously. An invaluable resource for classes dealing with issues of cultural bias and ethnocentrism.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (1 video file, 30 min.)
Format:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Audience:	Grade 9+ Higher education.