Maps and Man: An Examination of Cartography in Relation to Culture and Civilization

Author: Norman J.W. Thrower

Edition: First Edition

Details: MAPS AND MAN chronicles the history of the map as an expression of man's scientific and cultural evolution. Beginning with the maps of primitives, the author traces chronological development of cartography and its interplay with history through antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and 19th century diversification to its most contemporary directions. He surveys Americans as well as European, and private as well as public mapping, and takes a special look at the contributions of early Oriental cartography.

EAN: 9780135559536

Release Date: 01-12-1972

Languages: English

Item Note: This is a former school library book and there are some associated stamps and marks on page edges and at the front of the book. There is a card sleeve inside the front cover. There is an imprint seal on the title page.

Item Condition: UsedAcceptable

Binding: Hardcover