The State of the World Atlas - Taschenbuch

The highly-acclaimed survey of today's world, completely revised and updated for 2008. With over 50 full colour world maps and pages of vivid graphics, it breaks down hardcore statistics to provide a compelling, succinct analysis of the latest available social, economic and political data.Widely praised for its ingenious design and statistically meticulous presentation of trends, The State of the World Atlas graphically analyses every key indicator and vital statistic of modern life, from wealth and power, war and peace through to rights, health and the environment.This 8th edition takes as its theme the main issues that affect or will affect the state of the world as we know it. It is divided into six sections - Who We Are; Wealth and Power; War and Peace; Rights and Respect; Health and Sustainable Development; The Growth of Knowledge - each of which is prefaced by an overview essay. Within each section a range of new topics is collected for graphic scrutiny, with maps on national security, migrant workers, war deaths, the growth of knowledge, biogenetics and space. Dan Smith's thought-provoking yet accessible introduction to the atlas includes for the first time and explanation of cartography and the politics of different map projections. A world data table, designed for ease of country-by-country reference, completes the text.For an accessible yet comprehensive survey of the world today, this classic atlas remains unmatched as both an essential resources and a fascinating, invaluable reference book.