New views : the world mapped like never before / Alastair Bonnett.
By: Bonnett, Alastair [author]
Language: English Publisher: London : Aurum Press, 2017Description: 1 atlas (224 pages) : color illustrations, maps (chiefly color) ; 30 cmContent type: cartographic image | text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781781316399Subject(s): Atlases | Cartography -- Social aspects | Cartography -- Technological innovations | Satellite geodesy | Geographic information systems | Thematic mapsGenre/Form: Thematic maps.DDC classification: 912 Summary: "A unique and beautiful collection of fifty maps in which our physical, political and cultural world is visualised, measured and mapped like never before. Modern satellite and geographical technology has enabled the world to be researched in new and incredible detail. From measuring species diversity to monitoring land shifts, our physical and sociological world is mapped like never before. New Views includes 50 specially commissioned maps that examine our world in a beautifully visual and fascinating way. Alastair Bonnett accompanies each map with a vivid essay that provides detailed insight into how the planet has changed and what it may look like in the future. From examining new deserts and charting airspace, to revealing emerging lands and measuring each continent's natural treasures. Each map showcases an important part of our world's history, sociology and of course, geography. New Views is an exciting, insightful and beautiful exploration of our world."--Publisher's description. Librarian's View| Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
"A unique and beautiful collection of fifty maps in which our physical, political and cultural world is visualised, measured and mapped like never before. Modern satellite and geographical technology has enabled the world to be researched in new and incredible detail. From measuring species diversity to monitoring land shifts, our physical and sociological world is mapped like never before. New Views includes 50 specially commissioned maps that examine our world in a beautifully visual and fascinating way. Alastair Bonnett accompanies each map with a vivid essay that provides detailed insight into how the planet has changed and what it may look like in the future. From examining new deserts and charting airspace, to revealing emerging lands and measuring each continent's natural treasures. Each map showcases an important part of our world's history, sociology and of course, geography. New Views is an exciting, insightful and beautiful exploration of our world."--Publisher's description.
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