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OverviewThis book shows some of the ways geography is used in the political realm. In peacetime, governments use maps to chart land ownership, boundaries, and population distribution in order to ensure that public services are close and available to the people who need them. In war, strategists use maps to track the enemy and, often, as instruments of propaganda. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tim CookePublisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing Imprint: Gareth Stevens Publishing Dimensions: Width: 21.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 26.70cm Weight: 0.386kg ISBN: 9781433935152ISBN 10: 1433935155 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 16 January 2010 Recommended Age: From 11 to 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsSeries Review: Understanding Maps of Our World The authors' descriptions of cartographic challenges, old and new, result in a lot of valuable extras...The books' further-reading lists, which include print and Web materials, are particularly extensive. Wonderful resources. --School Library Journal Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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