Map Worlds: A History of Women in Cartography - Paperback

by Will C. Van Den Hoonaard (Author)

This book explores the largely unrecognized contribution of women to the development of maps throughout history. Common themes explored are social justice and the making of maps work for the betterment of humanity.

Author Biography

Will C. van den Hoonaard is a professor emeritus of sociology at the University of New Brunswick and the author or editor of eight books. Most recently, he authored a series on ethics in research, including the acclaimed The Seduction of Ethics. His current interests cover qualitative research, research ethics, Bahá'is, human rights, and the world of map-makers. He is a Woodrow Wilson Fellow.