| Physical description |
6 volumes in 12 : illustrations (some colour), maps (some colour) ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
The history of cartography ; v.1. |
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History of cartography ; v.1.
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| Notes |
Includes index. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
v. 1. Cartography in prehistoric, ancient, and medieval Europe and the Mediterranean -- v. 2, bk. 1. Cartography in the traditional Islamic and South Asian societies -- v. 2, bk. 2. Cartography in the traditional East and Southeast Asian societies -- v. 2, bk. 3. Cartography in the traditional African, American, Arctic, Australian, and Pacific societies -- v. 3. Cartography in the European Renaissance -- v. 4. Cartography in the European Enlightenment -- v. 5 Cartography in the nineteenth century -- v. 6. Cartography in the twentieth century / edited by Mark Monmonier. |
| Summary |
"The maps in this book provide an evocative picture of how indigenous peoples view and represent their worlds. They illuminate not only questions of material culture but also the cognitive systems and social motivations that underpin them" (from the introduction). |
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Although they are often rendered in forms unfamiliar to Western eyes, maps have existed in most cultures. In this latest book of the acclaimed History of Cartography, contributors from a broad variety of disciplines collaborate to describe and address the significance of traditional cartographies. |
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Whether painted on rock walls in South Africa, chanted in a Melanesian ritual, or fashioned from palm fronds and shells in the, Marshall Islands, all indigenous maps share a crucial role in representing and codifying the spatial knowledge of their various cultures. Some also serve as repositories of a group's sacred or historical traditions, while others are exquisite art objects. |
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The indigenous maps discussed in this book offer a rich resource for disciplines such as anthropology, archaeology, art history, ethnology, geography, history, psychology, and sociology. Copious illustrations and carefully researched bibliographies enhance the scholarly value of this definitive reference. |
| Other author |
Harley, J. B. (John Brian)
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Woodward, David, 1942-2004.
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| Subject |
Cartography -- History.
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Indigenous peoples.
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Libraries - Reference materials - Maps, gazetteers, geographic information.
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Art - Sand and ground design.
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Land rights - Claims, disputes, hearings.
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Art - Rock art.
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Art - Toas.
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Art - Collections.
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Art - Art motifs.
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Art - Painting - Bark.
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Art - Drawing.
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Stories and motifs - Stars.
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Indigenous knowledge - World view.
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| Other title |
Cartography in prehistoric, ancient, and medieval Europe and the Mediterranean.
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Cartography in the traditional Asian societies.
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Cartography in the age of Renaissance and discovery.
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Cartography in the age of science, enlightenment, and expansion.
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Cartography in the European Enlightenment.
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Cartography in the nineteenth century.
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Cartography in the twentieth century.
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Cartography in the traditional Islamic and South Asian societies.
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| ISBN |
9780226534695 (set) |
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0226316335 (v. 1) |
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0226316351 (v. 2, bk. 1 : alkaline paper) |
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0226316378 (v. 2, bk. 2 : alkaline paper) |
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0226907287 (v. 2, bk. 3 : alkaline paper) |
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9780226907338 (v. 3, bk. 1 : alkaline paper) |
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0226907333 (v. 3, bk. 1 : alkaline paper) |
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9780226907345 (v. 3, bk. 2 : alkaline paper) |
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9780226907321 |
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0226907341 (v. 3, bk. 2 : alkaline paper) |
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0226907325 |
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0226534707 (v. 6, bk. 1) |
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9780226184753 (v. 4) |
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9780226534701 (v. 6, bk. 1) |
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9780226184760 (v. 4 ; bk .1) |
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0226534715 (v. 6, bk. 2) |
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9780226184777 (v. 4 ; bk. 2) |
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9780226534718 (v. 6, bk. 2) |
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