Maps that Changed the World
Maps that Changed the World
Sarah Lawrence magazine
Fall 2011
Who needs maps in the age of Google Earth? A map shows more than landmarks and boundaries; it can also be a guide to cultural beliefs, political machinations, artistic values, and spiritual convictions. In this issue, we examine maps old and new, exploring what they can show us about our place in the world.
Featured Stories
Nine World Changing MapsDiscover nine maps that changed history—and science, design, religion, and politics—for good.
The Cowboy GeographerGeography teacher Joshua Muldavin learns to read the land, from his family's New Mexico ranch to the villages of the Himalayas.
The Social LandscapeHow do you navigate a place that lacks street signs or landmarks? Catherine McKinley '89 travels to Ghana and discovers a different way to read a city.
The Rooftop FarmA farm grows in Brooklyn—on top of the roof. Annie Novak '05 takes local food to a whole new level with her latest experiment in urban agriculture.
More From This Issue
Meet Our Students: Lindsey Alico MS ’11, Gillian Blaber MS ’11, and Ny Hoang MS ’11An interview with Lindsey Alico MS '11, Gillian Blaber MS '11, and Ny Hoang MS '11, who founded GenetAssist, a nonprofit organization that helps communities without access to genetic counseling.
Meet Our Faculty: Elke ZuernAn interview with politics faculty member Elke Zuern, author of the recently published The Politics of Necessity, which explores the persistent inequalities in post-apartheid South Africa.
Compound ModifiersChemistry faculty member Colin Abernethy discusses the work he and students have done with metal nitrides—and the possible creation of a new compound.
The Founding Fathers and Civil WarAn inside view of the discussions in Eileen Cheng's "The Founders and the Origins of American Politics" class.
Daniel Horowitz '13 selected for USA Today Collegiate Correspondent Program 
Literature professor Nicolaus Mills questions Republican hopefuls' attacks on food stamps in Dissent 
