How to Lie with Maps

How to Lie with Maps
How to Lie with Maps, 2nd edition
AuthorMark Monmonier
LanguageEnglish
SubjectCartography
PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
Publication date
1991
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
Pages252
ISBN9780226436081

How to Lie with Maps is a nonfiction book written by Mark Monmonier detailing issues with cartographic representation and targeted at the general public.[1][2][3] First published in 1991 by the University of Chicago Press, it explores the various ways in which maps can be manipulated and how these distortions influence the general public's perceptions and understanding of the world.[1] The book highlights the subjectivity involved in map-making and the potential for misuse of cartographic techniques, with a goal to "promote a healthy skepticism about maps."[3][4]

  1. ^ a b Lehmann-Haupt, Christopher (1991). "Books of The Times; Appearance of Fact, Inevitable Deception (How to Lie With Map By Mark Monmonier)". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  2. ^ Blij, Harm J de (1992). "Book Reviews:How to Lie with Maps. Mark Monmonier". Annals of the Association of American Geographers. 82 (1): 175–176. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8306.1992.tb01903.x. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b Gilmartin, Patricia (1992). "Review: How to Lie with Maps by Mark Monmonier". Geographical Review. 82 (1): 92–93. doi:10.2307/215413. JSTOR 215413. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
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