Many Ways to See the World

A 30-Minute Tour of Intriguing World Map Images
Featuring Bob Abramms

Synopsis

Based on the popular and provocative book, Seeing Through Maps, this film provides a fascinating 30-minute exploration into the minds of twelve mapmakers and how their unique backgrounds, philosophies, values, and politics led each to select a particular mathematical formula to create their maps. Learn about the impact those world images have had on us, consciously and unconsciously. An invaluable resource for classes dealing with issues of cultural bias and ethnocentrism. Includes over 70 Powerpoint images and more.

Supplemental Materials

Release Date:2005

Duration:30 min

Subtitles:English

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Filmmaker Credits

Produced by

Ruth Abrams

Directed by

Bob Abramms

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Praise

"Many Ways to See the World is more than a fascinating lesson about maps. It opens the mind of the viewer to profound perspectives on the interconnectedness of human beings everywhere. I hope it will be shown in classrooms all over the country."

- Howard Zinn
Author of A People's History of the United States

"An intriguing new video with a big message... A fascinating exploration of world maps and their ability to convey powerful and lasting images... Trainers can find many uses [including] sessions on critical and analytical thinking; cross-cultural training; negotiating differences; and more. Viewers will find it motivational, entertaining, and educational."

- Government Training News

"This video is a delightful and wondrous resource to discover new ways to see the world."

- Claire O'Brien
Museum educator, Springfield Museums