Purpose and Construction of Maps
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: A History of Science in Society
- Subjects: Geography
- Produced By: Broadview Press Inc.
- Year: 2005
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Running Time: 60m
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When a map is built, are we showing the physical world, or are we merely projecting our world view onto a piece of paper? Each map has a hidden set of assumptions and ideologies, giving power to some and taking it from others.