"[This] atlas has been brought fully up-to-date to provide a detailed and attractive picture of the world today. The ... illustrated introductory section gives a detailed profile of today's world and covers major contemporary geographical and global issues - such as environment and population growth - through maps, images, statistics and graphics.The fully up-to-date reference maps give exceptional detail and provide accurate, accessible and attractive coverage, helping [the reader] explore the world" -- Amazon.
