Reader's Digest atlas of the world

by Reader's Digest Association

Hardcover, 1987

Status

Check shelf

Call number

912

Publication

Reader's Digest Association (1987), Edition: 11th Printing, 240 pages

Description

The new Reader's Digest World Atlas will keep you up to date with our ever- changing world. Page after page of giant maps provide maximum clarity and detail. Imaginative diagrams, graphs and charts explain key processes and show statistics in an easily digestible format. Packed with information, this authoritative guide provides you with the world at your fingertips. It includes fascinating profiles on every nation on earth, helping you to understand your neighbours and their cultures. The attention-grabbing statistics section highlights the similarities and differences between countries in population, lifestyle, society and politics, along with key facts on the world's most extraordinary natural features.This is one of the most visually exciting atlases ever produced. Realistic images make you feel as if you are actually there, wherever in the world you're looking at… (more)

Local notes

1907-037

User reviews

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Even in the age of Google Earth this atlas sees frequent use. Easy to use, colourful and very educational. Many statistics are dated now but do provide a benchmark comparison of resources, climate, population, and geography.

Language

Original publication date

2004

Physical description

240 p.

ISBN

0895772647 / 9780895772640
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