Atlas of knowledge anyone can map the mit press hardcover illustrated march 20 2015 by katy borner author 46 out of 5 stars 19 ratings see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions price new from used from hardcover illustrated please retry 3775 2995 2394 hardcover 3775 14 used from 2394 7 new from 2995 the power of mapping principles for . in addition to the practical advice that atlas of knowledge anyone can map offers the overall lasting effect of the book is one of awe the book sets the readers mind to wander about the myriad ways that displaying and visualizing data may help us live more healthy effective and robust lives. She is the author of atlas of science visualizing what we know and atlas of knowledge anyone can map both published by the mit press since 2005 she has served as a curator of the international places spaces mapping science exhibit reviews this visually stunning complex and thought provoking publication will be of particular interest to information visualization professionals and . One of the first claims that katy borner makes in atlas of knowledge anyone can map is that just as anyone can cook it is also true that anyone can map or at least learn to do either this comprehensive book delivers abundant guidance and inspiration for those with an interest in displaying information visually part 1 of the book makes the case for adopting a systems science approach in order to convey information about the relevant social cultural economic