Abstract
The Times (of London) and The New York Times differ in their use of maps. Until the early 20th century newspaper maps were comparatively rare. The Times (of London) reached a peak between 1920 and 1940, and has declined notably since 1970. In contrast, The New York Times registered large increases around 1940 and, again, around 1960. Proportionately more maps than before are used to illustrate feature articles, and maps have become more prominent in the Sunday Times and the Sunday edition of The New York Times than on weekdays. Although both papers responded cartographically to wars and geopolitical threats, The New York Times has covered a broader range of subjects than The Times (of London), and has used maps more fully for domestic news. During times of high map use, both papers relied heavily on small, single-column maps, which promote a balanced page layout. -Author
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 61-66 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Proceedings - Pennsylvania Academy of Science |
Volume | 59 |
State | Published - 1985 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Environmental Science
- General Earth and Planetary Sciences