Topic 5

Question 1

define theoretical frameworks

-map logic
-functional
-communication
-representational
-critical
-post representational

Answer 1

map logic - maps carry science

functional - testing rules

communication - info is fungible

representational - hwo maps work

critical - seeks to expose power relationships

post representational - focuses on how the map works with the world rather than with the map or user

Question 2

Thatcher 2018 view on maps

Answer 2

maps are intrinsically and inextricably expressions of power

Question 3

how do maps enable and suppress information

Answer 3

through intentional and untinentional uses

Question 4

what is the God’s eye view

Answer 4

idea that the data and product are coming from the high powers and used as a form of ordering and control of the things that are represented in the map

ex. counter-mapping
sousveillance

Question 5

describe these 3
stories
discourse
narrative

Answer 5

stories - container of places, characters, events

discourse - the way the story is represented and shared

narrative - combination of the story and the discourse

Question 6

how is cartographic story telling ususally written

Answer 6

presenting world views which are often informed by POWER structures

power to reveal and conceal
uneven representation
rise of data journalism