An instant classic when first published in 1991 How to Lie with Maps revealed how the choices
mapmakers make consciously or unconsciouslym mean that every map inevitably presents only one
of many possible stories about the places it depicts. The principles Mark Monmonier outlined
back then remain true today despite significant technological changes in the making and use of
maps. The introduction and spread of digital maps and mapping software however have added new
wrinkles to the ever-evolving landscape of modern mapmaking. ?Fully updated for the digital age
this new edition of How to Lie with Maps examines the myriad ways that technology offers new
opportunities for cartographic mischief deception and propaganda. While retaining the same
brevity range and humor as its predecessors this third edition includes significant updates
throughout as well as new chapters on image maps prohibitive cartography and online maps. It
also includes an expanded section of color images and an updated list of sources for further
reading.
