Atlas of the world (Record no. 35481)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9780792275435
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Original cataloging agency ICTS-TIFR
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Classification number G1021 .N38
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Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element National Geographic Society (U.S.)
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Title Atlas of the world
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Edition statement 8th Ed.
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Place of publication, distribution, etc. Washington, D. C.:
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. National Geographic Society,
Date of publication, distribution, etc. [c2004]
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Pages: 134 p.
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Summary, etc. Combining state-of-the-art cartographic technology and information with dynamic and diverse physiographic and cultural content, the Eight Edition is National Geographic's most accurate and interesting record of the world yet. The opening section, Ninety Years of Mapping at National Geographic, traces the founding of Geographic cartography to the present advances in technology and the practice of compiling and organizing geographic information. The atlas truly begins with three stunning new, full-spread world maps, that drape Earth's surface seamlessly with satellite imagery, then physical and natural features, and finally today's political world of countries and growing cities.World thematic topics are organized into two groups: the Physical and Natural World and Human Activities. The Physical and Natural World section includes captivating core topics such as the evolution of earth, geology and tectonics, climate and weather, oceans, world water, the bioshere, and biodiversity. Human Activities covers 11 world themes: population, migration and refugees, conflict and terrorism, cultures, economy, energy and minerals, communications, food, health and education, the environment, and ending with wildlands.
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Maps & Atlases
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      Available for Reference (Not For Loan) ICTS On Display 11/12/2024 G1021 .N38 02872 Book