Atlas of the World: Seventeenth Edition

By Keith Lye and Oxford University Press

Book Overview

The only world atlas updated annually, guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information, Oxford's Atlas of the World is the most authoritative atlas on the market. Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and virtually uninhabited landscapes around the globe, the Atlas is filled with maps of cities and regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface. Opening with world statistics and a colorful, instructive 48-page Introduction to World Geography--beautifully illustrated with tables and graphs--this acclaimed resource provides details on numerous topics of geographic significance, such as climate change, biodiversity, energy, and landforms.

New to this edition:

-"Will the World Run Out of Food?" discussing world food distribution based on data collected by Rothamsted Research
-A look at world shipping piracy and the effects on the World Food Programme
-Stunning new satellite images of Port-au-Prince, Denver, and Kabul
-Updated maps showing the World Financial Center in Shanghai, international airports in India and South Africa, administrative changes in Iceland and many more.
-Completely updated census information

The popular satellite image section has been refreshed with stunning new images and maps have been updated throughout. In addition, there have been updates to world statistics tables, the comprehensive index and A-Z Gazetteer of Nations.

Providing the finest global coverage available, the Atlas of the World is not only the best-selling volume of its size and price, but also the benchmark by which all other atlases are measured.

Praise for Previous Edition:
"A veritable encyclopedia of geographic and demographic information, profusely illustrated. Extraordinary."
--The New York Times

"You can't do better than the Atlas of the World." --Chicago Tribune

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199751285
• ISBN13: 9780199751280
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 7.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.5" x 14.6"

Customer Reviews

Great for a 5th grade geography report

This is a VERY low level Atlas with just the very basics about different countries and what they produce. There is no info on religion, or type of government, just a few facts here and there about the country. I would not buy it if my child was older than 5th grade.

Wonderful

The last good atlas I bought was a Readers Digest atlas in 1963. I loved it! The maps were excellent and the index was good. I've looked for newer atlases since then, but never found any I like. I prefer basic atlases with good maps! The Oxford Atlas of the World is just as good as my old favorite one. The maps are supurb and it has an extensive index. That's all I ask for in an atlas, but it also has other features. It doesn't have extensive US maps but I didn't need that as I have a very good road atlas of US. If you just want to look up places this one is excellent.

THE GOLD STANDARD

In choosing a world atlas for my family, I looked at all that were available: from Oxford, National Geographic, Rand McNally, Hammond, DK, and other publishers. This new edition of the OxfordAtlas of the World is clearly the gold standard. Just published, it is of course the most up-to-date atlas available. More importantly, it is accurate and detailed, exquisitely produced (a joy to look at)and very readable. Unlike other atlases, for example, the maps do not run into the gutters. The introductory section containing informational maps and data (country population, income, products,languages, etc.) and stunning satellite photos is virtually a book in itself and worth the price of admission. And for all that one gets, the price is more than reasonable. This is more than a reference book--it's a good read. I highly recommend it.

NOTHING BEATS THE VALUE

I just purchased Oxford's atlas and I'm amazed. It's half the price of comparable atlases and delivers everything my family needs. Clear, easy-to-read, and attractive. The city and satellite maps are also spectacular. Street names, major points of interest, train and subway stations, hospitals and police stations, you name it. I photocopied San Francisco for an upcoming trip. The reviewer who doesn't like the atlas is right--the colors are wonderful. But he's wrong about why they are there. It's not just eye candy. They allow for instant recognition of geographic features and altitude. I highly recommend buying this atlas. For the price there's nothing better.

(Oxford) Atlas of the World

In choosing a world atlas for my family, I looked at all that were available: from Oxford, National Geographic, Rand McNally, Hammond, DK, and other publishers. This new edition of the Oxford Atlas of the World is clearly the gold standard. Just published, it is of course the most up-to-date atlas available. More importantly, it is accurate and detailed, exquisitely produced (a joy to look at) and very readable. Unlike other atlases, for example, the maps do not run into the gutters. The introductory section containing informational maps and data (country population, income, products, languages, etc.) and stunning satellite photos is virtually a book in itself and worth the price of admission. And for all that one gets, the price is more than reasonable. This is more than a reference book--it's a good read. I highly recommend it.