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domain	riversinstitute.org
summary	Here’s a summary of the website content, combining information from “The New Nature of Maps: Essays in the History of Cartography” and “The Cultural Cold War: The CIA and the World of Arts and Letters”: Overall These two works, “The New Nature of Maps” and “The Cultural Cold War,” explore significant historical shifts through contrasting lenses. “The New Nature of Maps” examines the evolution of cartography – mapmaking – revealing how maps were profoundly shaped by scientific advancements, colonialism, and changing perceptions of the natural world, moving beyond purely representational tools to become ideological constructs. “The Cultural Cold War” investigates the surprising and often covert role the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played in shaping artistic and intellectual trends during the Cold War era, demonstrating a deliberate effort to influence cultural production in Europe and beyond as part of the larger geopolitical struggle. Specific Summaries: * The New Nature of Maps: Essays in the History of Cartography: This collection of essays charts the development of cartography from its earliest beginnings to the modern era. It highlights how maps were used to justify colonial expansion, promote specific ideologies (like Romantic notions of wilderness), and represent scientific understanding. The book emphasizes that maps are not neutral records but are actively constructed based on the values and priorities of their creators. It’s a study of the making of knowledge through maps. * The Cultural Cold War: The CIA and the World of Arts and Letters: This book exposes a little-known aspect of the Cold War: the CIA's engagement with the arts and humanities. The agency actively sought to support and influence writers, artists, and intellectuals in Europe – particularly in France and Germany – believing that cultural trends could be used to counter Soviet influence. This involved direct funding, fostering networks, and even subtly promoting specific artistic styles to counteract perceived communist leanings. It reveals a concerted effort to manipulate cultural output for strategic advantage.
title	Rivers
description	hi
keywords	link, press, university, york, article, video, american, black, durham, duke, books, rivers, orleans, john, river, history, music
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created	2025-11-09
updated	2026-01-27
summarized	2026-01-31

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