Book Title: Mapping, Society, and Technology
Subtitle: Second Edition
Edited by Steven Manson
Book Description: Learn how to read, use, and create maps and along the way explore how maps reflect the relationship between society and technology. Mapping is an essential form of scientific and artistic inquiry as well as a trillion dollar business. People, companies, and governments use and misuse maps and map technology to tell stories, save lives, rig elections, and spy on you. Contributing authors: Dudley Bonsal, Alison DeGraff Ollivierre, Eric Deluca, Rachael Huerta Carpenter, Jennifer Immich, Melinda Kernik, Steven Manson, Laura Matson, Sara Nelson, Julie Santella, Jerry Shannon. This text replaces the first edition, accessible here.
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This book is about how to read, use, and create maps. Our exploration of maps will be informed by a contextual understanding of how maps reflect the relationship between society and technology, and how mapping is an essential form of scientific and artistic inquiry. We will also explore how mapping is used to address a variety of societal issues, such as land use planning and political gerrymandering. You will gain insight into the technical underpinnings of mapping as a science approach, complement on-going interest and activities, or provide an applied focus for research or policy.
Recommended Citation: Manson, S. M. (2025). Mapping, Society, and Technology. Minneapolis, Minnesota: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing. Second Edition. URL: http://z.umn.edu/mst
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Mapping, Society, and Technology Copyright © 2025 by Steven M. Manson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
Subject
Geographical information systems, geodata and remote sensing
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Mapping, Society, and Technology Copyright © 2025 by Steven M. Manson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.