A Comprehensive guide to the most critical issues facing the world 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 trade
The latest, authoritative statistics From the World Bank’s World Development Indicators database
New! Interactive eAtlas of Global Development
For the first time, the free companion website World Bank e-Atlas of Global Development offers more tools and content for Atlas users. Visit data.worldbank.org/atlas-global
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Inside the Atlas of Global De over 35 easy-to-read and colorful world maps
dozens of informative tables, graphs, text, and photographs
useful facts and internet links
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March 2011. 144 pages. Stock no. D18583 (ISBN 0978-0-8213-8583-8). US$29.95
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The eAtlas organizes 179 indicators from the World Bank’s development database into 25 key themes, such as Poverty: How Poor is Poor?, Education: Children at Work, Economy: People on the Move, and Environment: Energy Security and Climate Change.
With the eAtlas, you can:
map and graph key indicators that measure development progress
Map indicators by latest available data (per country) or a given year, with panning and zooming capabilities Compare maps or graphs of two indicators side-by-side Find indicators by word search or through related themes Create time-series graphs for specific countries View data in a ranking order table or bar graph Alter map colors, intervals, and more Bookmark, export as images or data files, import, and share
“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
The Atlas of Global Development and the companion eAtlas are valuable resources for teachers and professors*, students and scholars, and for people from all walks of life who want an accessible and yet comprehensive survey of our world today. It is also a valuable reference tool, which should be available in school, university and public libraries. * Professors interested in adopting the Atlas of Global Development for course use may request a review copy by emailing slee11@worldbank.org. S&H charges apply.
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