Learning on ScreenMany Ways to See the World
- Synopsis
- Based on the book ‘Seeing Through Maps’, this DVD provides an exploration into the minds of twelve mapmakers and how their unique backgrounds, philosophies, values, and politics led each to select a particular mathematical formula to create their maps. Discusses the impact those world images have had on us, consciously and unconsciously. Includes over 70 Powerpoint images and more.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Year of release
- 2006
- Year of production
- 2006
- Documentation
- DVD based on the book ‘Seeing Through Maps: The Power of Images to Shape Our World View’ by Ward Kaiser and Denis Wood
- Subjects
- Geography; Mathematics
- Keywords
- cultural influences; history of mathematics; maps and mapping; social geography; political geography
Credits
- Contributor
- Ruth Abrams
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 1
- Price
- $89.00
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 30 minutes
- Year
- 2006
Distributor
- Name
Media Education Foundation
- info@mediaed.org
- Web
- http://www.mediaed.org External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +1 413 584 8500
- Fax
- +1 413 586 8398
- Address
- 60 Masonic Street
Northampton
Massachusetts 01060
USA - Notes
- The MEF produces and distributes documentary films and other educational resources to inspire critical reflection on the social, political and cultural impact of the mass media, particularly in the US, with emphasis on gender, health, politics, race and commercialism. Sale on DVD.
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