ID | 022717 |
Call Number | 912/LAP |
Title Proper | Mapping a changing world |
Language | ENG |
Author | LaPierre Yvette |
Publication | New York, Thomasson-Grant & Lickle, 1995. |
Description | 80p Light gray spine |
Note | Traces the history of maps, from the oldest known map etched on a clay tablet to a radar image from the space shuttle, and discusses how they have evolved with changes in knowledge, science, culture, and tools. |
Note | Mirrors of the world Maps of sticks and stones A logical world A world of faith and fancy Maps of silk and paper The eve of discovery HOW TO MAKE THE WORLD FLAT Mapping a new world The golden age of mapmaking Mapping America The mythical continent that really was Our changing world Pictures from space |
Standard Number | 0965030849 |
Price. Qualification | $17.95(Hb) |
Classification Number | 912 |
Key Words | Maps ; UOI - Maps ; Cartography ; Cartography and map-making |