Map Monday, World War 1 Dog Propaganda

asMost people think of maps as directional aids or topographic representations of data, but they can also serve as propaganda tools.  Today’s feature is a British propaganda map from very early in WW1.  It was originally printed by Johnson & Riddle, the printers for maps of the London underground, and… Read more“Map Monday, World War 1 Dog Propaganda”

Map Monday, Favorite alcoholic drink by country

Strictly speaking the map below does not identify the favorite alcoholic drink in each country.  Instead it converts each type of drink to its pure alcohol equivalent and colors the country based on whichever type of alcoholic drink delivers the most raw alcohol to the citizens of each country.  Before… Read more“Map Monday, Favorite alcoholic drink by country”

Map Monday, Globalization and countries’ exports

Globalization – it’s almost impossible to go a day without hearing about it.  It’s been a long time since a single word (at least in economics) has earned such credit and scorn.  Globalization hollows out the middle class and degrades the environment in developing countries.  the benefits of globalization lifts… Read more“Map Monday, Globalization and countries’ exports”