| Title | : | Oxford Atlas of the World |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 0195393287 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780195393286 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 |
| Publication | : | First published November 12, 1992 |
Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and virtually uninhabited landscapes around the globe, the Atlas has maps of 69 cities and nearly 100 different regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface. Opening with world statistics and a colorful, instructive 48-page Introduction to World Geography--beautifully illustrated with tables and graphs--this acclaimed resource provides details on such topics as climate, the greenhouse effect, plate tectonics, agriculture, population and migration, and global conflicts. As in years past, this edition includes the latest geographic information. The popular satellite image section has been refreshed with stunning new images of different regions and urban areas. A completely updated Gazetteer of Nations provides an invaluable A-Z reference of concise country profiles, including statistics on economies, politics, and historical profiles.
Providing the finest global coverage available, the Atlas of the World is not only the best-selling volume of its size and price, but also the benchmark by which all other atlases are measured.
- Interior pages designed for heightened accuracy and ease of use
- Detailed city plans and country profiles make it the ultimate geographic reference
The Design
Oxford's Atlas of the World is a sturdy, high-quality, large-format book that is filled with crisp cartography, spectacular satellite imagery, and a wealth of information on changing conditions around the planet.
The Special Sections
Oxford's Atlas of the World provides an extensive intro to World Geography, up-to-date information on current events of geographical significance, captioned satellite images of the Earth, facts and figures on every sovereign state, and detailed coverage of 69 major urban areas.
The Quality of Information
Oxford's Atlas of the World is the only world atlas that is updated annually, guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information. It is the most authoritative resource on the market and offers the most current global information available today through a combination of statistics, maps, and photographs.
The History
Oxford University Press is known around the world for excellence, tradition, and innovation. The Atlas of the World is the best-selling volume of its size and price and the esteemed benchmark by which all other atlases are measured.
The Price
You receive a lavish, top-quality product at an excellent price that is comparable or lower than the main competitors.
Oxford Atlas of the World Reviews
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I haven't made it through every single page... These maps will take years to comb through and I'm so grateful to have this beautiful reference as the centerpiece of my coffee table.
I have, however, finally finished reading all of the educational information that accompanies these maps. At times it felt like reading a reference book because I was, indeed, reading a reference book. But it also felt like reading history, sociology, geography, and poli-sci all wrapped into one! -
My only complaint is that the roads and political boundaries are in bright red while natural features like rivers and lakes are the usual muted colors. This gives a feeling of stressful chaos on the page -- rightfully, I guess, if one wants to focus on humankind ... SO many roads -- but it can be hard to get a sense of the region with all that red shouting at me. I somehow hadn't expected these to visually overwhelm quite so much.
Personally would prefer that roads and borders were in black so color-coding altitude and water features took precedence. /shrug
Obviously, it's still a wonderfully thorough atlas. -
This book is full of unfettered knowledge that I continue to read it for years
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A very easy 5 stars. This atlas includes a gazetteer of all nations, a few aerial photographs of select cities, overviews of boundaries, population, climate, geology etc., great maps, and a glorious index.
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Oxford University Press. (2012). Atlas of the world (19th ed.). Oxford University.
Citation by:
David Brooks
Type of Reference:
Geographical Reference Atlas
Call Number:
Ref 912
Content/Scope:
This geographical reference provides the reader access to numerous maps and important information for each region. Readers can expect to see important world issues, such as world hunger and climate change addressed through a variety of graphics and maps. Additionally the resources, political nature, physical regions, major locations, and cultural aspects are clearly reviewed through different maps and charts. The intended grade range is seventh and up, making this a valuable resource for both middle and high school libraries.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias:
Oxford University is a major world renowned university known for many contributions in academics and reference material.
Arrangement/Presentation:
Maps in the atlas are large format and visually appealing to readers. The overall content is arranged in a way that allows the reader to view the different political, physical, climate, resources, and other important aspects of a region. Additionally there is a major detailed index which allows for easy location of intended information.
Relation to other works:
Many atlases provide maps, but this atlas provides updated looks at countries and more detailed looks at city maps and regions. This edition has received updates that display new railroads, roads, important buildings, and also important World Heritage sites.
Accessibility/Diversity:
The atlas provides an in depth look at nations all around the world. There are many different types of maps in large format demonstrating many aspects and features of regions across the world. This resource will enable students to learn information about different regions from a variety of perspectives.
Cost:
$89.95
Professional Review:
Peters, J. (2013, April). Atlas of the world. School library journal, 59(4), 68. Retrieved from
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14. Geographical Reference
APA: Oxford University. (2012). Oxford atlas of the world (19th ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
Citation by: Angela Moore
Call Number: 912
Content/Scope: This large-format geographical reference resource is updated annually. Includes census information, dozens of city maps, satellite images of Earth, and a geographical glossary. The atlas provides information on topics such as climate, the greenhouse effect, employment and industry, standards of living, agriculture, population and migration, and global conflicts. A general index contains 84,000 entries.
Accurary/Authority/Bias: This atlas is updated annually to increase accuracy. This is the 19th edition of the resource. Oxford University Press publishes worldwide and is a department of the University of Oxford, a highly-respected institution.
Arrangement/Presentation: Large-format, 448-page resource that contains current, visually-appealing graphics. Easy to comprehend design and bright colors and sharp detail make it appealing to readers from grades 7-12.
Relation to other works: Annual updates set this atlas apart from others. It provides details on cities, political and topographical maps, and includes more than 70 world and regional thematic maps with illustrations and topic exploration.
Accessibility/Diversity: Includes ready reference information arranged alphabetically. This resource features the South Sudan in all political and physical maps as well as new independent states.
Cost: $89.95
ISBN: 9780199937820
Professional Review: Werner, E. K. (2009). Oxford atlas of the world. Library Journal, 134(1), 130-134. -
Gerwig, K. (Ed.). (2014). Atlas of the World (21st ed.). New York : Oxford University Press USA.
Citation by: Donna Johnson
Type of Reference: Geographical Reference/Atlas
Call number: Ref 912
Content/Scope: This 448 page atlas contains many features of traditional atlases, such as physical, climate, and political maps. Satellite images of areas such as North America and Amsterdam are modern touches to enhance student learning.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Oxford University Press is associated with England's University of Oxford, founded in 1586. No bias can be seen; in fact, disputed borders around Russia are clearly marked as disputed, rather than having only one country's perceived border featured.
Arrangement/Presentation: The different maps are visually appealing and contain a great deal of information. Many additions to the contents result in an updated atlas with current information.
Relation to other works: Unlike traditional atlases, this book contains satellite images that can be used in conjunction with instruction on Google maps and to easily point out rivers and other geographical features that shape political borders.
Accessibility/Diversity: The atlas covers countries over a wide spectrum of political, religious, and social beliefs as well as ethnic backgrounds.
Cost: $89.95
Professional Review: Bulson, C. (2015). Atlas of the World (21st ed.). Booklist Online. Retrieved from
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Oxford University Press. (2012). Atlas of the world (19th ed.). Oxford University.
Citation by: Amanda Carter
Type of Reference: Geographical Reference
Call Number: Ref 912
Content/Scope: This atlas contains satellite photos to help users gain a better understanding of the world as a whole.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Oxford University is known for producing many reference works.
Arrangement/Presentation: The maps are presented in a way that users can obtain desired information. It includes a view of the Olympic Stadium in London, and also includes climate and population changes.
Relation to other works: While many Atlases may not be updated frequently, this one is. This Atlas contains more information than a basic one, and is user-friendly.
Cost: $89.95
Professional Review:
Bulson, C. (2013). Atlas of the world. Booklist Online. Retrieved from:
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This has the appearance of a comprehensive single-volume world atlas for young researchers, but a higher rating is not possible without knowing more about the sources of information used by the two authors (whose only claim to academia is that Lye "specializes in geographical subjects"). Timelines and "Quick Facts" seem useful, as do the glossary and two indexes, though the index of place names seems incomplete. Recommended purchase only to supplement more trusted reference atlases.
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It was really boring but packed with facts.
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This is a very useful book to tell you about the world and can work for all sorts of people.
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It seems to be a nice atlas (but very heavy!) Besides , I prefer paper than google earth!
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Like the dictionary, I am pretty much in a perpetual state of reading this one.
