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Representing

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The earliest recorded use of the term representation is in France in the mid-13th century, when it referred to the presentation of letters, documents or evidence for view. Since then, representation has taken on various meanings, which concern the symbolic denotation of something; ‘standing in for’ others with the authority to act on their behalf; a discursive or written account; and the visual portrayal of a person or thing (Oxford English Dictionary, 2009). Today, many people around the world are immersed in representations, such as adverts, newspapers, debates and art. It is important to differentiate between the meaning of a representation, and the medium or form that it takes.

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The SAGE Handbook of Human Geography: Two Volume Set

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