Monmonier's How to Lie with Maps named essential book for geographers

Monmonier's How to Lie with Maps named essential book for geographers

December 17, 2020

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Geographical Magazine, the National Geographic of the U.K., named "How to Lie with Maps" by Mark Monmonier, distinguished professor of geography and the environment, as one of the eight essential books for geographers. "A classic in the world of mapping books, 'How to Lie with Maps' was first published in 1991. Mark Monmonier reveals the ways in which maps tell only one side of any story, reflecting the views and biases of their makers."

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