Even now, when mapmakers have access to tools such as satellite images, there is still no objective and universally accepted map, argues Mr Brotton.

ECONOMIST: There is no such thing as an objective map

Les mots et les images qu'ils emploient peuvent donner une vision objective ou au contraire renforcer les lieux communs et la discrimination.

UNESCO: Communication et information

"Behind the images of chaos that terrorists create for the cameras, we are making steady gains with a clear objective in view, " he said.

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