New Directions in Radical Cartography: Why the Map is Never the Territory

New Directions in Radical Cartography explores the role of maps in society, the emergence of counter-mapping, and the impact of digital mapping technologies. It highlights the continued vitality of analogue maps in the hands of artists and activists and draws on a rich body of mapping work.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

New Directions in Radical Cartography delves into the ongoing discussions surrounding the significance of maps in society. It examines the rise of counter-mapping as a distinct field of practice, as well as the profound impact that digital mapping technologies have had on cartographic practice and theory. The book encompasses original research, detailed accounts of mapping projects, and in-depth readings of maps. The contributors explore how digital mapping technologies have facilitated a new wave of practices aimed at questioning the assumed power of maps. They document the enduring relevance of analogue maps in the hands of artists and activists who are pushing the boundaries of what can be mapped in innovative ways.

Drawing upon a diverse range of mapping work that stems from community action, urban ethnography, environmental activism, humanitarianism, and public engagement, New Directions in Radical Cartography offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of cartography.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538147207