Atlas of Prejudice: Mapping Stereotypes, Vol. 1 Paperback – August 11, 2013

This book is helpful to understand how people around the world think about other nations. It portrays the mental conflict people have between the "self" and the "other" at the level of nations. The maps Tsvetkov created are expressive: they attempt to explain this mental conflict by showing stereotypes people have about their neighbors and the world.Although it is critical of stereotypes, Tsvetkov's book itself creates, at points, stereotypes or magnify existing ones. This usually takes a satirical form, which adds to the beauty of the book.The maps are also graphically interesting. Tsvetkov did a good job in choosing sets of colors that are balanced and eye-catching.

Excellent, original and unique book. Well not quite a book, more like a mini-book. But well worth the money. I purchased one on a friend's recommendation and have since given it as a gift 4 TIMES! I have some European background so for me it hits home but its a great read that will bring to the fore many things you thought but could somehow not find the words or thoughts to express. There should be a class on this stuff in schools all over the world!

I was bombing in Internet on maps representing Europe and the world from different perspective I ever had. For me you should have great sense of humour and deep knowledge about the world and the history to generate such creative perspective to the globe. I was so surprised to find that this was created by a country mate of mine.Have a look and you will understand why people in Europe behave as do :)

I have seldom laughed so hard. Not because it was belittling some nations, but because we can see the fun part in ourselves.

Got this for my cynical son's birthday. A wickedly clever presentation of the stereotypes every culture has of every other culture, in the form of maps titled with the unspoken ideas about other countries each outside culture secretly cherishes.

Low quality print and paper material. Content is great though. But still disappointing

Very creative and funny. I love the unique take this book has on how our culture sees things and combines it to the maps.

I love how this work includes the perspectives of more than just Americans. The European and Middle Ages stereotypes were awesome.

What a great coffee table book. It's thought-provoking and perfect for starting conversation and discussion. Good colours and paper quality.

Good book

A very witty knowledgeable booklet. Good reading.

Bought already few of this - it's the best gift ever for colleagues and friends (with sense of humour)! :))

For what sounds like a coffee table book the size is a bit disappointing but don't be fooled by its appearance, the content is actually brilliant and plentiful. I must confess that prior to getting this book I was already familiar with some of Yanko's maps as he's a friend of mine (trust me, he does not know I'll be writing this review). So I was surprised to discover that there were a lot more maps in this little book, many of which I hadn't seen before. All are quite hilarious and educational in a weird sort of way. The accompanying notes are also interesting to read.As a whole, I loved the book and my cafe customers enjoy it immensely too. My two recommendations are about the size and ideally I personally would have liked to read more notes about every individual map.Good luck to the book and well done to the author!