Synopsis
First published in 1923, Goodes World Atlas sets the standard for college reference atlases. The 22nd edition features hundreds of physical, political, and thematic maps, as well as graphs, tables, and a pronouncing index.
It has expanded coverage of Africa, Asia and Central America and 160 pages of new, digitally produced reference maps.
Atlas features:
22nd Edition, 2010 Copyright
Dozens of new thematic maps at the world, continent, and regional levels, focusing on global climate change, sea level rise, Carbon Dioxide emissions, polar ice fluctuations, deforestation, extreme weather events, infections diseases, water resources, energy production, and other topics important to contemporary geography
32 additional color pages and more than 160 pages of new, digitally produced reference maps
Major reworking of the existing map series to reflect current understanding of geographic phenomena, including the world climate series, world soil taxonomy, and the world environments series
Expanded reference map coverage of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America
A contemporary look to the reference maps that improves legibility and readability
Dozens of maps focusing on climate change, environment, natural resources, and other current topics
Hundreds of political, physical, and thematic maps
Graphs, tables, and a pronouncing index
Dimensions: 8 3/4" x 11"
From the Back Cover
The 22ndedition ofGoode's World Atlasblends dramatic new maps and exceptional cartography with the strong traditions that have made the atlas a standard for over 85 years. Dozens of new thematic maps produced with the latest digital sources integrated within geographic information systems technology focus on topics important to modern geography, including global climate change, sea level rise, and CO2emissions. Over 160 pages of new, digitally produced reference maps provide detailed coverage of all continents and offer expanded coverage of Africa, Asia and Central and South America. More contemporary color palettes and geographic treatments to improve clarity, readability, aesthetics and greater consistency. And for the first time, all of theGoode's World Atlasthematic and reference maps are also available in digital format for presentations.
Introduction; The World; North America; South America; Europe; Asia; Africa; Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania; The Oceans and Polar Regions; Tables and Indexes.
An invaluable reference for anyone who needs current, informative map information.
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