Flattening the Earth
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"Flattening the Earth" by John P. Snyder is a history book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.
Cartographers have long grappled with the impossibility of portraying the earth in two dimensions. To solve this problem, mapmakers have created map projections. This work discusses and illustrates the known map projections from before 500BC to the present, with facts on their origins and use.
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"Flattening the Earth" by John P. Snyder is a history book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.
Topic: Astronomical Data
Author: John P. Snyder
Who this is for:
- Students
- Educators
- Interested readers
Why this book matters: It gives readers useful context, background, and perspective on the subject through a focused and accessible presentation.
Cartographers have long grappled with the impossibility of portraying the earth in two dimensions. To solve this problem, mapmakers have created map projections. This work discusses and illustrates the known map projections from before 500BC to the present, with facts on their origins and use.
| Author | John P. Snyder |
| Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
| Published | 1997-12-05 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780226767475 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Pages | 384 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | History |
| Topic | Astronomical Data |
Format: Paperback
Length: 384 pages
Language: English
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