Atlas of the World
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 atlas on the market. Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and virtually uninhabited landscapes around the globe, the Atlas is filled with 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...
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Affordable even for private libraries, and essential for public ones, Oxford's world atlas, with its high quality color maps and wealth of geographic material, remains both attractive and satisfying. In an oversize format (11.25x15"), the atlas contains lots of garnish to the maps. New to this edition is a glossary, the addition of state and interstate highways for the US maps, revision of the city maps, updated statistics in the gazetteer of nations, and up-to-date political information in the introductory "regions in the news" section. The maps are of the best quality, featuring precise resolution of the details of topography and geography; separate maps are included of major cities. A selection of dramatic full-page color satellite photos of various cities and places is also included. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Boston Herald - Rosemary Herbert There has never been a better time to own or give an up-to-date atlas...This authoratative volume is the standard by which others will be measured.
World: Physical and Political4World: Climate and Habitats6World: Environmental Issues and Population8World: Resources and Agriculture10Canada and Greenland12United States of America14Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean16South America18Nordic Countries20British Isles22France24Spain and Portugal26Italy and Greece28Central Europe and the Low Countries30Eastern Europe32Russia and Its Neighbors34Southwest Asia36Northern Africa38Central Africa40Southern Africa42Indian Subcontinent44China and Taiwan46Southeast Asia48Japan and Korea50Australia and Its Neighbors52New Zealand and Its Neighbors54Antarctica56Glossary58Gazetteer and Index59
\ From Barnes & NobleOxford University Press is one of the finest and most authoritative publishers of reference books in the world. This oversize, beautifully designed atlas is a great value and makes an impressive gift.\ \ \ \ \ Library JournalAn extraordinary value.\ \ \ Rosemary HerbertThere has never been a better time to own or give an up-to-date atlas...This authoratative volume is the standard by which others will be measured.\ —Boston Herald\ \ \ \ \ Library JournalThis update of the 2007 14th edition contains 179 pages of full-color, computer-generated political and topographical maps by reflecting the most recent geopolitical changes, including the separation of Montenegro and Kosovo from Serbia, Venezuela's new half-hour time zone shift, as well as the demarcation of the de-facto states of Abkhazia, Nagorno-Karabakh, and Somaliland. The terrain modeling is detailed and dramatic. The boundary between the Serb Republic and the Muslim-Croat Federation in Bosnia-Herzegovina has been omitted, as has the special page of maps featuring current "Regions in the News." A separate city map section covers 69 major international metropolitan areas with 42 close-up maps of city centers. More than 70 updated world and regional thematic maps with illustrations and text explore topics ranging from demographics and economics to the environment. Pluto's demotion to "dwarf planet" status is reflected. The general index contains around 84,000 entries with full geographic coordinates. The "Images of Earth" section presents 17 stunning, full-page satellite photos. A 32-page gazetteer section provides ready-reference information arranged alphabetically for both independent states and dependencies with data boxes, country summaries, and official flags, including the new flags of Iraq, Kosovo, and Venezuela. For the North American market, a suggested future enhancement would be the inclusion of Canadian provinces and U.S. states.\ —Edward K. Werner\ \ \ \ \ \ Library JournalThe newest edition of Oxford's staple atlas upholds the tradition as an outstanding achievement in geographical reference in a convenient size (37.5 cm). The 176 pages of full-color, computer-generated maps are completely brought up to date, including the recently independent East Timor, Indonesia's new provinces, and Serbia & Montenegro replacing Yugoslavia. A special page of maps featuring current "Regions in the News" includes Iraq, Afghanistan, the Israeli Security Fence, and new members of the European Union. The terrain modeling is detailed and dramatic. A special city map section with its own 8000-entry index covers 67 major international metropolitan areas with 38 close-up maps of city centers. More than 70 world and regional thematic maps with illustrations and text explore topics from demographics and economics to the environment. The general index features 75,000 entries with full geographic coordinates while an "Images of Earth" section presents 17 stunning, full-page satellite photos. Bottom Line Its closest competitor in format is the less expensive Reader's Digest Illustrated World Atlas (2004), which lacks the invaluable gazetteer feature and city maps. A geographical adventure of an atlas and an extraordinary value, this is highly recommended for all reference collections.-Edward K.Werner, St. Lucie Cty. Lib. Syst., Ft. Pierce, FL Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.\ \ \ \ \ BooknewsWith cartography by the venerable, meticulous George Philips Ltd., this comprehensive atlas, truly international in scope, incorporates all the changes in names and boundaries that have thus far emerged from the collapse of Communism in Europe and the USSR, as well as the latest available worldwide census and survey data. Some 160 pages of color maps provide political and topographical information, while a section of 66 city maps charts the key urban centers of each continent. A 48- page illustrated introduction takes a systematic look at world geography. 11x14.5". Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
