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.
This is a very good condition 15 x 11 inches Oxford Atlas, 448 pages. The book is ex-library, but the only marking is on top edge of pages. This looks as if never opened.