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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100197647073

ISBN-139780197647073

eBay Product ID (ePID)5057248115

Product Key Features

Number of Pages448 Pages

Publication NameAtlas of the World : Twenty-Ninth Edition

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2022

SubjectReference, Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (See Also Travel / Maps & Road Atlases)

TypeMap

AuthorNot Available

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height2 in

Item Weight119.9 Oz

Item Length11.9 in

Item Width14.3 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number29

Intended AudienceTrade

Table Of ContentForeword User Guide World Statistics Special Feature: Global Energy and Environmental Impact Images of Earth Gazetteer of Nations World Geography The Universe The Solar System Seasons, Time and Motion Geology of the Earth The Atmosphere Climate Climate Change and Global Warming Water and Vegetation Oceans and Seas Plastic Pollution Biodiversity and the Natural World Population Cities Migration Conflict and Co-operation Minerals Employment Trade and Industry Tourism and Travel Health Wealth Standards of Living World Cities World Maps Geographical Glossary Index to World Maps

SynopsisThe only atlas to be updated annually, Oxford's Atlas of the World is the finest international resource of its kind. The 29th edition includes a new feature on energy and environmental impact, with information on renewable energy sources, pollution, global energy consumption, and the impact of fossil fuels on climate change. The atlas also includes stunning large-format satellite images, charts on topics such as extreme weather and public health, an index and glossary, and hundreds of city and world maps, all fully up to date. An uncommonly beautiful volume, the Atlas of the World offers a wealth of information and unrivaled cartography., The only world atlas updated annually, Oxford's Atlas of the World is the most authoritative atlas on the market. Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and natural landscapes around the globe, the Atlas contains maps of cities and regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface. The volume opens with a detailed survey of world statistics, a six-page feature examining energy and environmental impact, and an immersive collection of satellite images of Earth, including stunning new photographs specially sourced and processed for this atlas. The Atlas continues with a Gazetteer of Nations, comprehensively updated to provide a concise overview of the geography, politics, economy, and history of every country in the world. The extensive thematic World Geography section is beautifully illustrated with charts, maps, and graphs on diverse topics of geographic significance, including climate change, biodiversity, population and cities, conflict and cooperation, tourism and travel, global health, wealth, and standards of living. New data covers current topics such as extreme weather events, migration, and the Covid-19 pandemic. The hundreds of city and world maps that form the body of the Atlas have been thoroughly updated for this 29th edition. Providing the finest global coverage available, the Atlas of the World offers a diverse collection of information and cartography of unrivaled accuracy and clarity, presented in an uncommonly beautiful volume.