----------------------------Original message---------------------------- It seems a word of clarification might be in order regarding my previous request for examples of "opinionated maps". I've spent much of the past 12-18 months researching the topic of bias in mapping as it has been expressed over the course of history from ancient China through the Second World War. In doing so I've come up with a rather lengthy review of the literature on the subject. In making my request of the subscribers to the map-l list I'm hoping to find examples which might fill in the more recent history of intentional mapping bias. I find these examples often come from informational brochures, fund-raising mail, public relations pieces and so on. These are maps which would catch the eye of people with an interest in cartography but which probably have not yet found their way into the academic literature on the subject. My apologies for not being more definitive in describing my previous research, and my thanks to those who have so kindly replied. Thank-you, Peter Blanchard 6814 Chelsea St. Madison, WI 53719 ([log in to unmask])