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 Sixteenth 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 69 cities and nearly 100 different 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, plate tectonics, 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. A completely updated Gazetteer of Nations provides an invaluable A-Z reference of concise country profiles, including statistics on economies, politics, and historical 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.
· Interior pages designed for heightened accuracy and ease of use
· Detailed city plans and country profiles make it the ultimate geographic reference
The Design
Oxford's Atlas of the World is a sturdy, high-quality, large-format book that is filled with crisp cartography, spectacular satellite imagery, and a wealth of information on changing conditions around the planet.
The Special Sections
Oxford's Atlas of the World provides an extensive intro to World Geography, up-to-date information on current events of geographical significance, captioned satellite images of the Earth, facts and figures on every sovereign state, and detailed coverage of 69 major urban areas.
The Quality of Information
Oxford's Atlas of the World is the only world atlas that is updated annually, guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information. It is the most authoritative resource on the market and offers the most current global information available today through a combination of statistics, maps, and photographs.
The History
Oxford University Press is known around the world for excellence, tradition, and innovation. The Atlas of the World is the best-selling volume of its size and price and the esteemed benchmark by which all other atlases are measured.
The Price
You receive a lavish, top-quality product at an excellent price that is comparable or lower than the main competitors.
"...full of useful and fascinating information...a great reference for school, for satisfying your curiosity or for settling bets with friends. It sets itself apart from other world atlases..." -Jenny Williams, GeekDad, Wired.com
"A page-turning stroll through the continents rewards the reader with a reminder of the planet's vastness."-Dan Vergano,
USA Today "...a stunning production, truly "uniting utility and beauty"...a showcase for high-definition satellite photography, with a portfolio of knockout images of panoramas the unaided eye cannot hope to capture."-
ForeWord Reviews "breathtaking"-
School Library JournalPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Distributor: Oxford University Press USA
Publication Date: 10-01-2009
Pages: 448
Measurements: 11.300in X 14.600in X 1.300in X 7.713lb
