In response to such discrepancies, Dr. Arno Peters created a new world map that dramatically improves the accuracy of how we see the Earth.
Maps send subliminal messages about the relative importance of countries and peoples.
A distorted world view can reinforce the belief that the land mass areas of the North are more important. Peters is a historian and cartographer committed to helping us see the many peoples and countries of the earth in a fairer and more balanced way. This handbook explains the background philosophy and message of the Peters Projection. A history of the map, comparisons with other projections, and suggestions for using the map in classrooms are included. Eight panels on the reverse side provide a ready reference to Mexican geography and history, including the impact of the Spanish colonists, the development of the Church in Mexico, and current economic problems.