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" . . . the first serious attempt to examine the process by which a map becomes a popular symbol. Although its focus may be liminted in that it concentrates on a single cartograhic icon, the methodology will surely be applicable to the study of any popular map. . . . Francaviglia has just legitimized popular cartography as a thoughtful academic pursuit."--Jeffrey S. Murray, Association of Canadian Map LibrariesFrancaviglia, Richard V. is the author of 'Shape of Texas Maps As Metaphors' with ISBN 9780890966648 and ISBN 0890966648.
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