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Download full textSaarinen, Thomas F. – 1987
Every map depicts both objective realities and subjective elements and is a rich resource for studying the geographic knowledge and values of mapmakers and their societies. This paper considers cognitive mapping research and describes how world maps reflect world images. Cognitive mapping is defined as a process that allows people to acquire,…
Descriptors: Cartography, Cognitive Mapping, Cognitive Processes, Geographic Concepts
Adams, Simon; And Others – 1996
This illustrated guide combines maps, photographs, charts, and illustrations to bring facts about physical and human geography to life. The information is organized in six continental sections and a reference section. Full colored maps, produced by digital imagery, with details about each country's physical geography, its people, and its important…
Descriptors: Atlases, Charts, Geography, Human Geography
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. Div. of Academic Programs. – 1987
Designed to supplement and complement the Louisiana "World Geography Curriculum Guide: Bulletin 1727," this document contains 72 maps that can be used for instructing high school students. Two world maps are provided, along with regional map sets of: (1) Anglo-America; (2) Asia; (3) Africa and the Middle East; (4) Europe; (5) Latin…
Descriptors: Geographic Regions, Geography Instruction, High Schools, Instructional Materials
Independent Broadcasting Associates, Inc., Littleton, MA. – 1996
This book contains blank outline maps of the continent or region, tables, and graphics depicting various aspects of Africa. Sections of the book include: (1) "Same Scale Maps, Silhouettes, Distances, Area"; (2) "Population"; (3) "Demographics, Education, Ethnic, Religion, Health"; (4) "Climate, Land,…
Descriptors: African Studies, Atlases, Demography, Developing Nations
Independent Broadcasting Associates, Inc., Littleton, MA. – 1995
This book contains blank outline maps of the continent or region, tables, and graphics depicting various aspects of Asia and Oceania. Sections of the book include: (1) "The Land and Population Figures"; (2) "Cities and Countries"; (3) "People: Languages, Literacy, Ethnic groups, Demographic Statistics and Projections,…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Atlases, Demography, Developing Nations
Foucher, Michel – 1995
This monograph, published as part of the project "A Secondary Education for Europe," offers some basic data on the contemporary human geography of the European continent, with a focus on central and eastern Europe. The document first describes civic issues in the teaching of geography and cartography of the new Europe. The basic…
Descriptors: Economic Change, Economic Development, Foreign Countries, Geographic Distribution
World Eagle, Inc., Wellesley, MA. – 1993
This book contains blank outline maps of the continent/region, tables and graphics depicting the size, population, resources and water, commodities , trade, cities, languages, religions, industry, energy, food and agriculture, demographic statistics, aspects of the national economies, and aspects of the national governments of the Middle East.…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Atlases, Demography, Economic Development
