Atlas of the World 18th Edition

Thông tin sách: Atlas of the World 18th Edition (Hardcover, 448 trang) – Oxford University Press, 2011. Ngôn ngữ: Tiếng Anh.

The only world atlas updated annually, guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information, Oxford's Atlas of the World is the most authoritative resource on the market. The Eighteenth Edition remains the finest international reference source of its kind available. Including new census information, dozens of city maps, gorgeous satellite images of Earth, and a geographical glossary, this atlas offers exceptional value at a reasonable price. Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and virtually uninhabited landscapes around the globe, the Atlas has maps of cities and regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface. Opening with world statistics and a colorful, instructive 48-page Introduction to World Geography--beautifully illustrated with tables and graphs--this acclaimed resource provides details on such topics as climate, the greenhouse effect, employment and industry, standards of living, agriculture, population and migration, and global conflicts. As in years past, this edition includes the latest geographic information. The popular satellite image section has been refreshed with stunning new images of different regions and urban areas around the world. A completely updated Gazetteer of Nations provides an invaluable A-Z reference source of concise country profiles, including important historical events and statistics on economies and politics. Recent events in Africa and the Middle East--and their profound consequences--are incorporated into various country profiles. Providing the finest global coverage available, the Atlas of the World is not only the best-selling volume of its size and price, but also the benchmark by which all other atlases are measured. Editorial Reviews Amazon.com Review

Take a Look Inside the Atlas of the World [Click on Images to Enlarge] : This winter image, captured in January, shows Iceland cloaked in snow, covering its four permanent ice caps. Due to its position on a fault line, Iceland also experiences high levels of volcanic activity, with much of the land covered in lava flows. : A satellite view of the river as it snakes from Chelsea Bridge in the west to Tower Bridge in the east. Despite a population of more than 8 million, London boasts many parks and open spaces around its city center, visible in this image. : An image of the river where it splits to form Malebo Pool on its journey to the Atlantic Ocean. The Congo River is the second longest in Africa, after the Nile, and is the world’s deepest river with recorded depths of over 750 feet. : Peru’s largest city and its capital, Lima was founded in the 16th century by the Spanish. Some believe its population of just under 9 million could grow to 10 million by 2015. : City maps, like this one of London, make it easy to identify key destinations--like the site of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding, Westminster Abbey. : South Sudan officially became an independent state on July 9, 2011. On July 14, it became a member state of the United Nations and joined the African Union two weeks later. Review "Fascinating, top-of-the-line. Highly recommended." --Library Journal

"Besides an immense compendium of maps, it's something of a world almanac and encyclopedia of geography, offering myriad stats on hundreds of countries in the world. I find it admirable that Oxford doesn't try to hedge its ink-and-paper bet by throwing in a redundant DVD or CD of the sort we've come to expect from many reference guides." --Craig Silver, Forbes.com

"The new Oxford Atlas of the World, besides featuring maps of the entire world, is also home to some amazing photography, taken from high above the Earth's surface." --GOOD Magazine.com

"This large and high-quality book isn't just a dry compilation of maps, it also provides an overview of many important topics like global food production, energy production, the atmosphere and climate change, how the oceans work, etc. A great learning experience." --Treehugger.com

"Great and useful to have." --Eric Alterman, TheNation.com

"Fascinating. Dazzling." --Entertainment Weekly

"Wondrous." --The Seattle Times