World Reference Atlas

By Debra Clapson

Book Overview

Revised and completely updated, the World Reference Atlas combines the carographic qualities of an atlas, the analytical and statistical depth of a gazetteer, and the reference capabilities of an... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078943251X
• ISBN13: 9780789432513
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Dk Pub
• Length: 732 Pages
• Weight: 4.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.5" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Should be a subscription

One of the best purchases I've made. This reference is an outstanding one-stop-shop of background information on the countries and other political entities of the world.The editors have done a superb job of distilling essential information about various states and putting it into a format that is quickly digested, formatted to facilitate comparisons with other states, and is well suited to provide a quick snapshot of a broad spectrum of information.This organization is of immense value when one needs a quick lesson on a state or region with which one is unfamiliar. It is similar in function to the CIA World Factbook, but far superior in at least two respects. First, not being funded by the government, D-K had to make its material more presentable. Second, ironically enough, the D-K version contains a great deal more analysis. Of course, it's not complete or comprehensive; but anyone expecting to get complete and comprehensive in a single volume small enough to carry shouldn't be trusted with books or matches. It's not enough to make you smart, but it's perfect to take the edge off of your ignorance long enough for you to get to the library.The only shortcoming of the format is that the information is perishable. I feel compelled to purchase a new one whenever it's available, and while this may give the accountants at D-K a warm and happy glow, I'd rather see a loose-leaf format where one could purchase a subscription to annual or biannual updates.

The World's greatest Atlas

DK's World Atlas goes far beyond the usual call of duty for atlases. It also gives a realistic look at all of the countries in the world. I have had this book for about a year now. Each time I open it I discover something new. I have been interested in atlases most of my life, so I have seen quite a number of them. This one stands head and shoulders above the rest, and I will be first in line to buy the new version. I recomend this atlas for anyone. It is a valuable reference, especially for high school and college students. Indeed a wealth of information whose value outweighs its price.

Wonderful!

I have always been pleased with DK publishing, and I have bought continuous updates of this book. I would reccomend it to any educational facility or a private book collector. It offers extremely valuable information about the world around us. Each section lists detailed information on the people, tourists, military, government, land, resources, prisoner numbers, everything you could ever want or need. A+ all the way.

this is the best of all possible atlases!

Wow! This has to be the most amazing fact-at-your-fingertips book ever invented. What Rolls-Royce is to cars, this atlas is to reference books! Learn strange facts about countries you never knew existed! Beautiful maps, great display format, and great info about the country! Charts galore! From climate to GDP per capita, everything you always wanted to know about anywhere! Kept me fascinated for hours and hours!