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Atles Universal en català de primer nivell internacional per la qualitat de la cartografia i la informació temàticaL''únic Atles Universal en català de gran format parangonable amb els atles més repu

A new edition of the world's most prestigious and authoritative reference atlas. Since its first edition in 1967 it has sold well over 1 million copies and its detailed and beautifully created mapping represents the perfect blend of tradition, authority and style which set it apart. Presented in an elegant, gold cover and slipcase and printed for the first time on FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) paper. For this new edition, all the maps and detailed thematic information are completely updated with the latest geographical and geo-political changes - these include an estimated 20,000 updates with 3,500 changes to place names alone. There are full updates to the world's states and territories as well as to the geographical information on the world's physical features - now illustrated with the latest satellite imagery.The Atlas also begins with contributions from experts in many geographical fields, providing detailed information on the key issues facing the world today - climate change, environmental threats, global communications, biodiversity and energy resources - with supporting maps, images, photographs and graphics to illustrate the physical world today and man's interaction with it.Finally, the unique scope and breadth of the index - containing entries to over 200,000 places and geographical features - also includes a comprehensive set of alternative spellings for place names and former names, allowing users to easily find what they are looking for. Four years in the making, The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World is painstakingly researched by a dedicated team of over 50 cartographers from Collins Bartholomew - with changes to the database made every 3 and a half minutes using a 24-hour-a-day news feed. The Atlas is relied on and trusted by governments around the world, international organizations including the UN and European Commission and media companies and both the Collins and The Times atlas ranges have won 10 major cartographic awards over the last 5 years.

National Geographic's flagship Atlas of the World, now in its 11th edition,provides authoritative maps of every country, ocean, and region of the world,as well as thematic maps and accompanying graphics showing importantpopulation, environmental, and economic patterns. Organized by continent andreflecting today's political boundaries and identities, this authoritative atlas isan indispensable reference for schools and libraries, as well as the latestresource for home browsing and study. A thematically organized openingsection uses current data to visualize urgent concerns, such as Earth's last wildplaces, changing freshwater availability, human migration and refugeemovement, and human rights conditions globally. The back of the bookcontains basic facts and flags of every country, as well as a comprehensiveindex cross-referencing more than 150,000 place names.

HarperCollins UKFeaturing 250 pages of updated detailed mapping and a specially commissioned 72 page introductory section, this atlas presents a comprehensive picture of the world in the 21st century. Since it's first edition in 1967, the atlas has sold over 1 million copies. Its detailed and mapping represents a blend of tradition, authority and style. The 10th edition, published in 1999, was the first completely new edition of the atlas since its introduction. Now this fully revised 11th edition brings all the reference maps and detailed thematic information completely up to date. The preliminary section is introduced by state-of-the-art satellite images of the continents and continues with a series of maps, images, photographs and graphics which present a detailed picture of today's physical world and man's interaction with it. The section also includes an account of the evolution of world maps and of significant developments in cartography, and concludes with detailed geographical information on the world's physical features and the world's states and territories. The reference maps, produced in the distinctive and authoritative Times style, present the most accurate and up-to-date representation of our knowledge of the earth today. The areas shown, and the scale and map projection of each plate, have been specifically chosen to give the best representation of each geographical area. The maps now include a brand new map of the world's physical features. The gazetteer-index to over 200,000 place names and geographical features illustrates the unique scope of the atlas. It includes full cross-referencing with alternative and former names, geographical coordinates of every settlement shown on the maps, and a comprehensive glossary of geographical terms. The atlas includes: a 72-page introductory section; 250 pages of reference maps of continents, countries and oceans; and a 224 page gazetteer index to over 200,000 place names and geographical features.

Para esta Millenium Edition se ha generado una cartografía nueva en su totalidad. Mapas diseñados por ordenador, con una legibilidad mayor que nunca. Más mapas a gran escala de las regiones de cada pais. Incluye por primera vez la Historia de la Cartografia. Como ha representado el hombre la superficie terrestre y los mares desde el 600 a. JC hasta nuestros dias. Un 10% mas de nombres en el indice, que ahora a 225.000 entradas, un 30% mas que en cualquier otro atlas. Imagenes de cada continente obtenidas por satelite; tal como se ven desde el espacio. Vistas del Universo lejano procedentes del telescopio Hubble. Amplia seccion tematica de nueva elaboracion. La mas detallada descripcion del planeta y su entorno, clima, poblacion, recursos, economia y comunicaciones. Nueva seccion de Informacion geografica con datos de facil comparacion sobre accidentes geograficos. Tambien incluye, al dia , datos de Geopolitica.