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John Rennie Short is a British-American geographer, author, and professor known for his extensive academic contributions to urban geography and the study of cartography. He teaches at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Short's research frequently focuses on the political history of mapmaking, examining how world maps and spatial data reflect geopolitical power dynamics. He has written numerous books aimed at both scholars and general readers to explain the critical aspects of cartography and global urbanization.
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Where does John Rennie Short teach?
John Rennie Short is an emeritus professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, or UMBC. Before joining UMBC, he taught at Syracuse University and the University of Reading. [John Rennie Short official website](https://www.johnrennieshort.com/)
What subjects does John Rennie Short research?
His research covers cities, environmental issues, geopolitics, and the history of cartography. He also writes for academic and public audiences about globalization and urban change. [SAGE author profile](https://www.sagepub.com/explore-our-content/authors/john-rennie-short-530793)
What is John Rennie Short's book The World Through Maps about?
The World Through Maps presents cartography as a way to understand how people represent territory, history, and power. It fits his wider research interest in the history of maps and political geography. [John Rennie Short books](https://www.johnrennieshort.com/pages/624-untitled-gfeu0c)
How many books has John Rennie Short written?
His official biography says he is the author of 60 books. His work has been translated into languages including Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. [John Rennie Short official website](https://www.johnrennieshort.com/)
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