The Dorling Kindersley World Reference Atlas - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0751301302 ISBN 13: 9780751301304

Publisher: BCA, 1994

Synopsis

This atlas presents geographical information through the combination of computer-generated mapping of every country in the world, encyclopaedic reference and an in-depth analysis of every nation, as well as 25,000 key place names and statistical information. The major A-Z section of the book - 580 pages focuses on 191 national portraits under 18 topic headings, from climate to wealth and politics. There are also 5000 data-graphics, photos and illustrations, icons, diagrams, and 600 political, physical and thematic maps, making this a useful guide to the world's places and peoples.

About this title

From Library Journal:

More an illustrated fact book than a true atlas, this desk-sized reference work furnishes encyclopedic material about the world and its nations, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. The country profiles, which comprise the bulk of the book, vary from two to eight pages depending on the country's importance, and include concise data on 18 basic topics, e.g., climate, communications, people, politics, defense, economics, crime, and education. Much of this material appears in chart form. Each country has a small-scale map showing major physical and political features; larger nations are also accorded simple economic and regional maps. Attractively produced, this book offers clear, current, reliable information at a fair price. It nicely complements such standard sources as Statesman's Year-Book (St. Martin's) and Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (Wiley, 1988. 7th ed.).
Ken Kister, author of "Best Encyclopedias," Tampa, Fla.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: BCA
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0751301302
• ISBN 13: 9780751301304
• Binding: Hardcover
• Editor: No Author.