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Updated to include the latest statistics from the World Bank's World Development Indicators database, this volume portrays key aspects of human development as linked to geography. It features colorful maps, graphs and tables, along with photographs representing the subject under discussion. A helpful glossary appears at the end of the book, along with an expansion of abbreviations, notes on the sources of data, and an explanation of the symbols used to represent it. This edition includes access to an online interactive atlas which greatly expands the ways in which it can be used. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATEDPublished in association with Harper Collins, the completely revised and updated fourth edition of the Atlas of Global Development is a comprehensive guide to the most critical issues facing our changing world today.A visual guide to global issues – easy-to-read graphical presentation with every topic presented by colorful world maps, tables,graphs, and photographs Topics that are shaping our world – key development indicators, from poverty, population growth, and food production to climate change, foreign direct investment, and international tradeThe latest, authoritative statistics – from the World Bank’s World Development Indicators databaseThe Atlas comes with an interactive companion online atlas, the new World Bank e-Atlas of Global Development, and new to this edition, a companion mobile app.'This is an excellent, up-to-date source book which will be invaluable for students of, and staff teaching, higher levels of geography .... a clear, concise, easily-accessible and well-illustrated volume.' - Geographical Association, United Kingdom
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