Cartographic Japan: A History in Maps
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (974 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 022607305X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In appearance it is similar to an atlas: oversized, with slick heavy pages laden with full-color reproductions of historical maps.Inspired by the equally beautiful and sweeping Mapping Latin America: A Cartographic Reader (University of Chicago Press, 2011), Cartographic Japan is a deeply rewarding compilation of maps and the scholars who appreciate them. "Cartographic Japan constitutes a significant addition to the academic literature on the history of Japanese mapping. The result will be enjoyed not just by researchers in the field of Japanese studies but by all map lovers and bibliophiles.". Much like the works it describes, the volume may also be treasured as a piece of art and collector’s item in its own right
Cartographic Japan offers a rich introduction to the resulting treasure trove, with close analysis of one hundred maps from the late 1500s to the present day, each one treated as a distinctive window onto Japan’s tumultuous history. Forty-seven distinguished contributors—hailing from Japan, North America, Europe, and Australia—uncover the meanings behind a key selection of these maps, situating them in historical context and explaining how they were made, read, and used at the time. Young Japanese children are taught how to properly map their classrooms and schoolgrounds. Today, Japanese people are zealous producers and consumers of cartography, and maps are an integral part of daily life. But this was not always the case: a thousand years ago, maps were solely a privilege of the ruling elite in Japan. Elderly retirees pore over old castle plans and village cadasters. At every point, maps have documented those monumental changes. Pioneering surveyors are featured in popular television shows, and avid collectors covet exquisite scrolls depicting sea and land routes. With more than one hundred gorgeous full-color illustrations, Cartographic Japan offers an enlightening tour of Japan’s magnificent cartographic archive.. Miles
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