National Geographic Magazine

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer describes not only how National Geographic came about in the late 1800s, but also looks at what this world acclaimed magazine and its branches have developed into today. Further, the writer discusses how the magazine plays a role in the technology and media of the 21st century. Beginning with the development of the first and most well known of the National Geographic magazines, the writer explores its history up to the present time. The writer goes into detail on how National Geographic has positively impacted our world and how it has successfully integrated into the media and technology of today.

Outline:
The Original Magazine
National Geographic
Explorer and Little Kids
Adventure
Traveler
Television
Technology
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"As the magazine does not depend on advertising it has become a well-established informative magazine in its own right. The Society's Mission Programs support critical expeditions and scientific fieldwork; encourage geography education for students; promote natural and cultural conservation; and inspire audiences through new media, vibrant exhibitions, and live events. Though the times have drastically changed over the past hundred years, the subject matter that the National Geographic uses usually combine a number of the following themes: cultural expansion and transformation, discovery of the unknown, personal ambitions, informational resourcefulness, international cooperation and obviously preservation of historical evidence and 'treasures' of ancient civilizations. Integral to the individuality of its publications is the fact that each issue includes at least one map so that readers gain a significantly better idea about geographic nature of the article they are reading."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Lutz, Catherine and Collins, Jane. Reading National Geographic. University of Chicago Press. 1993.
• Birth of the Society. National Geographic. Retrieved Nov. 26, 2007. http://nationalgeographic.com/birth/
• Lions 3D. National Geographic. Retrieved Nov. 26, 2007. http://nationalgeographic.com/lions3d/

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