O mapa antes do território: o Rio Javari e a construção do Espaço Nacional

Abstract

Sometimes the map precedes the territory, and becomes the only reality, not representing but establishing its existence. The mapping of river Javari was part of the brazilian National Space construction, But the map is more than merely a passive representation of the territory: that which is marked on the map is affirmed as real, so, one change to the map would open up the possibility of others.