Philip's RGS Atlas of the World

Institute Of British Geographers, Stefan Chabluk, William Donohoe , Philip's Maps

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31 January 2023

World atlases & world maps; Geography; Physical geography & topography; Human geography; Educational: Geography

Series: Philip's World Atlas

"Packed with the latest statistics and filled with clear cartography, the Philip's RGS Atlas of the World gives a striking view of the Earth's surface and its many complexities and treasures.

""This atlas brilliantly captures what a precious and impressive place we live in."" Michael Palin

"" Beautifully put together, lavishly laid out.

In a word - sumptuous!"" Tim Marshall author of Power of Geography

""A veritable encyclopaedia of geographic and demographic information, profusely illustrated... Extraordinary."" The New York Times

We open with the latest global picture

of energy resources and their exploitation.

Who are the big users of fossil fuels? What are the alternatives and where and how is their use growing?

We also review the impact of energy use on the environment both now and potentially in the future - oil spills, land clearance and dumping of waste. Using charts, maps, tables and graphs we reveal the current state of the earth.

Exceptional satellite images of the earth convey some of the awe-inspiring wonder of our planet. The latest images include Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Athens (Greece), Brisbane (Australia), Dublin (Ireland), Houston (USA), Islamabad (Pakistan). Malta, Manaus (Brazil) Quebec City (Canada), Reunion, Reykjavik (Iceland), San Jose (USA), and Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe).

The extensive front section contains a Gazetteer of Nations that has been comprehensively checked and updated to include recent economic and political changes.

Clearly illustrated with tables and graphs, the introduction to World Geography covers numerous topics of geographical significance, including climate change, oceans and seas, population and cities, conflict and co-operation, energy and minerals, tourism and travel, health, wealth and standards of living.

Depicting both dense urban coverage and near-uninhabited areas of the earth, the hundreds of city and world maps that form the body of the Atlas have been thoroughly updated and include everything from the new railway from Lhasa to Nyingchi (Tibet) to the Kazungula Bridge over the Zambezi.

Sumptuously illustrated and providing the finest global coverage available, the Philip's RGS Atlas of the World is not only exceptional value for a volume of its size, but also the benchmark by which all other atlases are measured.

""An indispensable reference."" --The Today Show

""This authoritative volume is the standard by which others will be measured."" --Boston Herald

""A page-turning stroll through the continents."" --USA Today"

By: Institute Of British Geographers, Philip's Maps
Illustrated by: Stefan Chabluk, William Donohoe
Imprint: Philip's
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 370mm, Width: 290mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 3.440kg
ISBN: 9781849076197
ISBN 10: 1849076197
Series: Philip's World Atlas
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 31 January 2023
Audience: General/trade , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Philip's has been at the forefront of creating maps and atlases since 1834. Whether a local street map or a fact-packed World Atlas, we use the most up-to-date technology, expertise and our global network to ensure our customers have all the information they need.