Mark Monmonier
Mark Monmonier is a distinguished professor of geography at Syracuse University in New York, recognized for his expertise in cartography and the implications of map projections on public perception. He argues that traditional projections like Mercator are outdated and misrepresent the true sizes and relationships of continents, particularly Africa, which has led to a skewed understanding of its global significance.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 40,643 | $106,000 | 80$ |
| Totals | 1 | 53,771,296 | 40,643 | $106,000 | 80$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Kenya:
Mark Monmonier is a geography professor who criticized claims of bias in the Mercator map.
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Greece:
Mark Monmonier is a geography professor at Syracuse University in New York who critiques the Mercator projection.
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