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Maps, Lies & Storytelling | Class 1

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Aandrewxhill
Last edited Sep 2, 2014
Created on Sep 1, 2014

This example documents the syllabus and resources for “Maps, Lies & Storytelling,” a class that explores how maps distort and narrate. It lists slide decks, assignments, and readings, including Mark Monmonier’s *How to Lie with Maps*. The page links to external tools like CartoDB for student map creation and references OpenStreetMap, the Rumsey Historical Map Collection, and the PLUTO Data Tour. The content is organized as a plain text markdown file, with no interactive visualization or code libraries; it serves as a static reference hub for course materials.

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