The Rise and Fall of the National Atlas in the Twentieth Century: Power, State and Territory

by John Rennie Short

The publication of the National Atlas of Finland in 1899 marks the beginning of the era of the modern national atlas. It is a period that coincides neatly with the twentieth century. The modern national atlas mirrors and embodies some of the important themes of this turbulent century, including the complex connections between nation, state and territory, the rise of state-sponsored science; the growth of nation-states; the geography of biopolitics...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1839983035
• ISBN13: 9781839983030
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Anthem Press
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"