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David Woodward was an American academic cartographer associated with the University of Wisconsin. He is primarily known for his pivotal role in establishing the *History of Cartography*, a monumental multi-volume series documenting the evolution of mapmaking. Woodward’s work significantly advanced the field of cartographic history and remains essential for scholars, researchers, and anyone studying the development of maps and geographic representation.
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What is David Woodward's major contribution to cartography?
David Woodward co-founded the History of Cartography project, a monumental multi-volume scholarly reference work tracing the global history of mapmaking. The project began in the 1980s and transformed the academic study of maps across disciplines.
How many volumes are in the History of Cartography project?
The History of Cartography project was planned as a six-volume series, with Woodward co-editing the early volumes alongside J. B. Harley and others. It remains one of the most ambitious collaborative reference works in the humanities.
Was David Woodward British or American?
Woodward was a British-born cartographer who spent much of his academic career in the United States at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He held both national identities and worked extensively with scholars on both sides of the Atlantic.
Who co-founded the History of Cartography project with David Woodward?
Woodward launched the project alongside J. Brian Harley in the 1980s at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. After Harley's death in 1991, Woodward continued as the project's general editor.
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