Reflections on the Gall-Peters Projection.

Robinson, Arthur H.

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ERIC Number: EJ351561

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Publication Date: 1987

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Reflections on the Gall-Peters Projection.

Robinson, Arthur H.

Social Education, v51 n4 p260-64 Apr-May 1987

Explains the cartographic qualities of rectangular world maps and compares the merits of various projections such as the Mercator and the recently-created Gall-Peters. States that the Gall-Peters projection does not provide a reasonable base for a general world map; that no rectangular projection does. (JDH)

Descriptors: Cartography, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Location, Geography, Instructional Improvement, Maps, Social Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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