Mapping Our Land: Community Mapping Handbook
Communities all over the world are discovering that maps provide a valuable tool for recording local knowledge and discussing land-use issues. In a participatory approach to mapping, community members design the mapping project and make maps according to their own needs. This book describes all stages of the community mapping process from setting the goals of the project to the completion of the maps. Alix Flavelle has taught mapping to aboriginal peoples around the world. She outlines the range of themes that communities choose to address and offers examples of how they have presented their local knowledge on maps. A variety of map-making techniques are explored, as well as guidelines for choosing which techniques best suit the purpose of the mapping project. Clear step-by-step instructions are provided.
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Mapping Our Land: Community Mapping Handbook
Communities all over the world are discovering that maps provide a valuable tool for recording local knowledge and discussing land-use issues. In a participatory approach to mapping, community members design the mapping project and make maps according to their own needs. This book describes all stages of the community mapping process from setting the goals of the project to the completion of the maps. Alix Flavelle has taught mapping to aboriginal peoples around the world. She outlines the range of themes that communities choose to address and offers examples of how they have presented their local knowledge on maps. A variety of map-making techniques are explored, as well as guidelines for choosing which techniques best suit the purpose of the mapping project. Clear step-by-step instructions are provided.
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| ISBN-13: | 9781551053769 |
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| Publisher: | Lone Pine Publishing |
| Publication date: | 06/11/2003 |
| Edition description: | REV |
| Product dimensions: | 8.50(w) x 10.75(h) x 0.43(d) |
| Age Range: | 9 Years |
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