----------------------------Original message---------------------------- We cataloged a map published in Beirut in 1988 in which Israel is called Palestine. If you have access: LC# 88-694754/MAPS GEOprojects road map of the Middle East. Beirut, Lebanon : GEOprojects, 1988. According to Peter Blanchard: > > ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- > Wanted: Opinionated Maps > > In preparing a Master's thesis I'm researching ways in which maps have been > used to present a particular point of view. While all representations are > biased in one way or another, I'm looking for intentional bias. The classic > example of this is the propaganda maps prepared during World War II, but I'm > looking for recent maps as well, maps which use the elements of cartography > to make an argument. This might be in the business world, with > environmental concerns, in the political realm, and so on. They might come > from informational brochures, direct mail or other sources. Of particular > interest to me would be maps of the same area which support opposing views. > If you know of such maps and could direct me to them or have copies which > could be sent to me, I'd appreciate it a great deal. > > Thank-you, > > Peter Blanchard 6814 Chelsea St. Madison, WI 53719 > ([log in to unmask]) > -- Donna Gant 4100 Va. Beach Blvd. Va. Beach VA 23452 ph: 804-431-3055; fax 804-431-3018