China: A Provincial Atlas

By Jean Kan Hsieh and Chiao-Min Hsieh

China: A Provisional Atlas is a comprehensive and detailed visual illustration of one of the worlds most fascinating and complex countries. Arranged by province, the atlas contains regional and topical maps accompanied by an authoritative and concise text. Using the unique Hachuring method of cartography, the maps portray a three-dimensional perception of the earths surface, vividly illustrating the reliefs of each province and region. This innovative technique gives the reader a distinct visual understanding of Chinas landscape. A vital reference work for the general public, students, geographers, Asia specialists, researchers, journalists, and tourists, China: A Provisional Atlas provides clear, accurate, and up-to-date information on a rapidly changing yet old civilisation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028971841
• ISBN13: 9780028971841
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Macmillan Library Reference
• Length: 303 Pages
• Weight: 6.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.5" x 1.3" x 14.3"

Customer Reviews

Province by province

I want this book. The maps are clear and beautiful, and the atlas includes information about population makeup and distribution, landforms, political divisions, a locator index for cities, et cetera. Each province or autonomous region is lovingly mapped and described fairly completely with information about geology, climate, agriculture, industry, economic development, history, et cetera.The book is expensive as well as being quite large and heavy, and you will probably be able to find most of this information in other sources perhaps published closer to home, for less money. The translation to English is by and large graceful and error-free. Includes information on Taiwan.The only thing I wanted was Chinese characters on the maps as well as the English transliteration of the place names.