How maps have been used: Towards a typology of map functions
Objective:
Maps have been crucial for many developments of human societies and economies. However, a systematic analysis of the underpinning functions of maps in this respect is missing.
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Description:
Maps have been invented from human mankind for good reasons. But what are those reasons and in which way has the production of maps been a benefit?
In this research it is anticipated to analyse a selected set of maps, in order to framework a typology of aggregated functionalities that maps offer.
Staff working in this domain:
Georg Gartner | georg.gartner@tuwien.ac.at
References:
David Fairbairn, Georg Gartner & Michael P. Peterson (2021) Epistemological thoughts on the success of maps and the role of cartography, International Journal of Cartography, 7:3, 317-331, DOI: 10.1080/23729333.2021.1972909
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Study Program(s):
- MSc. Cartography (EXCLUSIVELY externally advertised)