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Circulation and Use of Maps
Once the maps were designed, how did they circulate among Web users? Analyzing
cartographers' discourses firstly sheds light on their aims to publicize radiation data, to
maintain a neutral stance and to pressure public authorities to release radiation data.
Secondly, the messages published through the Safecast mailing list the EX-SKF blog
are analyzed to show how maps can be tools for Web users to cross-check other
sources or to step in on a controversial point.
7.1. Cartographers' motives
When map designers are interviewed or present their
work, they mention several goals. The relation to the data is
again prevalent, as well as the quality of the graphical
representation:
- Several cartographers emphasize their aim to make a
“more
accessible”
representation
of
the
radiation
data
through a map.
- They mention their wish to refrain from commenting on
the danger associated with the reported data.
- They present their maps as “neutral” information
channels and deny any responsibility for the data shown, no
matter
how
unsettling
these
may
be,
by
presenting
themselves as “publishers” only.
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