Oxford Atlas of the World
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Author Description
Hailed as "extraordinary" (New York Times) when it debuted, the Atlas of the World has now undergone its most significant revision ever, with sixteen added pages of world maps, including improved coverage of the South East United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, the Middle East, Indonesia, the Philippines, Central Europe, France, the British Isles, and Iceland. In addition, the index has been updated, the thematic section includes the latest statistical information, and five maps of Europe are now derived from a new digital database. Offering spectacular state-of-the-art maps and a gold mine of information, Atlas of the World continues to be the finest top-of-the-line atlas available.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume serves as a comprehensive, high-precision cartographic reference designed to provide the most current geographical and statistical data for global navigation and research. The authors, George Philip & Son, utilize advanced digital database technology and rigorous cartographic standards to update regional coverage across multiple continents. The work functions as both a visual guide to global topography and a statistical repository for geopolitical and environmental information.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed regional maps covering the South East United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, and the Middle East.
- Updated thematic sections containing current global statistical data.
- Cartographic renderings of Central Europe, France, the British Isles, and Iceland derived from digital databases.
- An extensive, cross-referenced index for locating specific geographical features and political entities.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and reviewers frequently cite this work as a foundational reference tool for academic and professional libraries. The text is recognized for its high level of cartographic detail and the consistent accuracy of its updated statistical information.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
1998-10-29
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195214641
ISBN-13:
9780195214642
Maps
Atlases
Cartography
Reference
Geography
