Mapping the Cold War

The first significant work on the history of Cold War mapping.–Journal of American History Stimulating and path-breaking.–Journal of Historical Geography Serves notice that maps will continue to deliver intelligence details that will shape opinion quickly by virtue of the visual…recommended–CHOICE Interesting material on several important topics of recent history and near-contemporary political rhetoric.–Imago Mundi Clearly occupies an important space within the literature of critical cartography, looking at how we interpret maps and how those in power utilize the map as a tool to promote their agenda of power in the world.–The Portolan A fine book that should be read by any geographer or historian, especially those interested in mapping and the history of the Cold War.–AAG Review of Books [Historians] will appreciate the rich evidence Barney presents in making his case that mapmaking was a central part of the Cold War battle. This book should be in every research library.–H-Net Reviews

Timothy Barney is assistant professor of rhetoric and communication studies at the University of Richmond.