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Mark Monmonier

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Mark Monmonier

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Also known as Mark S. Monmonier, Mark Stephen Monmonier

American historian of cartography

Person · Open Library

Works
28

Top works

  • Directory of Cartographic Inventors
  • How to Lie with Maps
  • Maps with the News
  • Eins Zu Einer Million
  • Cómo mienten los mapas

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1949-08-12
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Quotes

  • Whenever a map of count data makes sense, perhaps to place a map of rates in perspective, graphic theory condemns using a choropleth map because its ink (or toner) metaphor is misleading.
  • Not only is it easy to lie with maps, it is essential. To portray meaningful relationships for a complex, three-dimensional world on a flat sheet of paper or screen, a map must distort reality.
  • No one can use maps or make maps safely and effectively without understanding map scales, map projections, and map symbols.
  • Nowadays, when I confess to being skeptical about theory, I'm especially concerned that proponents of social criticism of cartography don't really seem to be very committed to communication. They litter their essays with elitist language, which I don't think takes anybody, except maybe them, further down the road toward understanding.

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Official website
www.markmonmonier.com
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date of birth
1943-01-01
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