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When Oxford's Atlas of the World debuted, it was widely praised for the incredible beauty and accuracy of its maps and for its wealth of geographical information. Now in a new Eighth Edition, it remains the finest top-of-the-line atlas available, with hundreds of stunning full-color, large-format maps produced by Europe's finest cartographers. As in past editions, the Atlas also boasts 66 maps of major metropolitan areas worldwide, an extensive index, and a colorful 48-page Introduction to World Geography, providing a wealth of information on such topics as climate, the greenhouse effect, plate tectonics, agriculture, population and migration, global conflicts, and much more. For the eighth edition, there is an eight-page section of satellite images, providing insight into how cities expand and rivers create life in the desert. It also boasts an innovative new map program-a feature without rival among world atlases--new digital metro mapping with detailed city center plans for more than half of the major cities of the world. These digital maps allow readers to get a much clearer sense of the physical and cultural disposition of important cities, showing major streets and points of interest such as museums, monuments, and other sites of historical or cultural significance. This section also boasts its own 10,000 entry index for instant access to the places readers want to find most. Providing the finest global coverage available, Atlas of the World is the benchmark by which all other international atlases will be measured.

Produced by Europe's finest cartographers, Oxford's fully up-to-date Atlas of the World is an authoritative, comprehensive, and easy-to-use reference. Truly international in focus, this outstanding resource provides thorough, in-depth coverage of all areas of the globe. Oxford's Atlas of the World incorporates all the changes in names and boundaries that emerged from the collapse of Communism in Europe and the USSR, as well as the latest worldwide census and survey data. Hundreds of outstanding full-color maps provide thorough political and topographical information, enhanced by attractive relief shading and layer-colored contours. Carefully selected map scales and projections ensure maximum legibility and accuracy, and allow finely detailed coverage with a truly global scope, from Hokkaido in Japan to the Hawr al Hammar marshes of Iraq to the Imperial Valley in California. Towns, roads, rivers, canals, airports, mountains, ocean depths, and more are located in clear, sharp focus. A special section of 66 city maps charts the key urban centers of each continent, and the 75,000-entry index offers easy, convenient access to specific locations. In addition, a forty-eight page introduction--beautifully illustrated with maps, charts, and diagrams--takes a systematic look at world geography, covering climate, the greenhouse effect, plate tectonics, agriculture, health, population and migration, international organizations and conflicts, and much more. Created with meticulous care and reflecting the latest political developments and survey and census information, Oxford's Atlas of the World achieves a high standard among international map references. Distinguished in its accuracy, map quality, detailed coverage, helpful organization, and truly global focus, the Atlas is an indispensable resource for the 1990s. FEATURES: * Includes the latest changes in national boundaries and names worldwide * Attractive full-color maps provide detailed political and topographical information, enhanced by relief shading and layer-colored contours * Truly international, with thorough, balanced coverage of every part of the globe * 160 pages of physical and political maps * 66 city maps, from Prague, Istanbul, and Lagos to Bombay, Singapore, and New York--covering every continent * An attractive, colorful 48-page introduction to world geography, exploring engaging and timely topics such as the greenhouse effect, population, international organizations and conflicts, agriculture, economic issues, and much more * Comprehensive indexing of 75,000 names, including geographical features as well as cities and towns, with full latitude and longitude coordinates

When Oxford's Atlas of the World appeared last year, it was widely praised for the incredible beauty and accuracy of its maps and for its wealth of geographical information. Booklist hailed it as "one of the most current atlases available today" and singled out its "well-designed format and superior use of map colors." And John Noble Wilford, writing in The New York Times Book Review, called it a veritable encyclopedia of geographic information, underscoring its "greater variety of maps and the inclusion of so much noncartographic information" and adding that "those old staples of geography textbooks--fossil fuel reserves, steel production, literacy standings--never looked more inviting of further study." But world politics has been especially volatile in recent years, producing numerous changes to the face of the globe. To bring our Atlas of the World completely up to date, Oxford now announces a new Second Edition, with dozens of significant alterations to the maps of Europe, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. For instance, the Atlas now shows the Slovak Republic, the Czech Republic, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Macedonia; it redraws the boundary between Saudia Arabia and Iraq; and it displays new administrative divisions in Nigeria. The new maps also reveal extensive updating of finer details such as the latest Trans-Amazonian highways, a new reservoir south of Bamako, Mali, and the Guri Reservoir in Venezuela. And the index has been completely revised to reflect all these changes. Of course, the basic qualities of the Atlas--the exquisite mapmaking and the wealth of supplemental information--are as superb as ever. As in the original edition, readers will find hundreds of outstanding, full-color maps produced by Europe's finest cartographers, George Philip Ltd. The heart of the book is the 160-page section of large-scale world maps, providing detailed political and topographical information about every nation on Earth, enhanced by relief shading and layer-colored contours. There are also 66 city maps charting the key urban centers of each continent. The 75,000-entry index offers easy, convenient access to specific locations, with full geographical coordinates and a convenient number-letter access system. And the stunning 48-page Introduction to World Geography section--beautifully illustrated with lavish color maps, graphs, and diagrams--offers a systematic look at world geography, covering topics such as climate, the greenhouse effect, plate tectonics, agriculture, health, population and migration, international organizations, global conflicts, and much more. Exquisitely designed, thoroughly updated, and packed with informative articles, graphs, and charts, Oxford's Atlas of the World offers the finest global coverage available. It is the benchmark by which all other international map references will be measured.

When Oxford's Atlas of the World debuted, it was widely praised for the incredible beauty and accuracy of its maps and for its wealth of geographical information. The New York Times Book Review called it "a veritable encyclopedia of geographic and demographic information, profusely illustrated with multicolored maps and graphs." Building on the strength and authority of its first edition, the Atlas stands at the forefront of essential geographic resources. Now in a new Ninth Edition, it remains the finest top-of-the-line atlas available, with hundreds of dramatic full-color, large-format maps produced by Europe's finest cartographers. The Ninth Edition has been thoroughly updated and it boasts several new features. A 32-page Gazetteer of Countries is a quick reference section offering information such as country summaries, flags, and economic data. Forty new island maps, from Bermuda to Bali, have been added for a close-up look at some of the world's smaller land masses. And detailed explanatory captions now accompany the section of full-page satellite images that Library Journal called "stunning." The heart of the book is still the 176-page section of outstanding world maps, enhanced by relief shading and layer-colored contours. The Atlas boasts 66 maps of major metropolitan areas worldwide, charting the key urban centers of each continent, from Cairo to New York City, and a colorful 48-page Introduction to World Geography section--beautifully illustrated with color maps, charts, and graphs--provides a wealth of information on such topics as climate, the greenhouse effect, plate tectonics, agriculture, population and migration. Providing the finest global coverage available, Atlas of the World is the benchmark by which all other international atlases are measured.

When Oxford's Atlas of the World first appeared it was widely praised for the beauty and accuracy of its maps and for its wealth of geographical information. Booklist hailed it as "one of the most current atlases available today... Its well-designed format and superior use of map colors make Oxford's Atlas of the World an appropriate selection for junior and senior high schools as well as public and academic libraries." And The New York Times Book Review hailed it as "a veritable encyclopedia of geographic and demographic information, profusely illustrated with multicolored maps and graphs." Now in its Fourth Edition, the Atlas of the World has been completely updated, with all the maps newly digitized for even greater clarity and accuracy, and drawn from an up-to-the-minute computer database of geographic and cartographic information, including satellite feeds and current censuses. The Fourth Edition includes dozens of significant alterations, from the latest province names in South Africa, Wales, and Scotland; the most recent Dayton Accord boundaries in Bosnia-Herzegovina; and completely revised population figures for all US cities of over 50,000 inhabitants . Of course, the basic qualities of the Atlas -- the exquisite mapmaking and the wealth of supplemental information -- are as superb as ever. The heart of the book is the 160 section of outstanding, full-color world maps, providing detailed political and topographical information about every nation on Earth enhanced by relief shading and layer-colored contours. There are 66 city maps, charting the key urban centers of each continent from Bombay to New York City. The convenient 75,000 entry index makes locating specific places easy and convenient. And the stunning 48-page Introduction to World Geography -- beautifully illustrated with lavish color maps, graphs, and charts -- offers a systematic look at the world, covering topics such as climate, plate tectonics, agriculture, health, population and migration, and global conflicts. Completely up-to-date, thoroughly international, and packed with informative and comprehensive articles, graphs, and charts, the Fourth Edition of Oxford's Atlas of the World offers the finest global coverage available. With its exquisitely designed maps and its wealth of supplemental information, the Oxford Atlas is ideal for any home, school, or library.

When Oxford's Atlas of the World debuted, it was widely praised for the incredible beauty and accuracy of its maps and for its wealth of geographical information. Now in a new Seventh Edition, it remains the finest top-of-the-line atlas available, with hundreds of stunning full-color, large-format maps produced by Europe's finest cartographers. In addition, the Atlas boasts 66 maps of major metropolitan areas worldwide, an extensive index, and a colorful 48-page Introduction to World Geography, providing a wealth of information on such topics as climate, the greenhouse effect, plate tectonics, agriculture, population and migration, global conflicts, and much more. The Seventh Edition has been thoroughly updated. The revisions include the new administrative areas in Poland and Nigeria; new maps of Kosovo and of the No-Fly Zone in Iraq (added to the "Regions in the News" section); and sharper, digital lettering that is easier to read. Finally, roads and rail lines have been reconfigured on some thirty maps, including all areas of North America, South America, and Australia. Providing the finest global coverage available, Atlas of the World is the benchmark by which all other international atlases will be measured.