Penguin State of the World Atlas, Seventh Edition (Paperback)

~ Dan Smith (Author) "There have been some remarkable improvements in the state of women since the first edition of this atlas was published in 1986..." (more)
Key Phrases: latest available data, Cold War, Middle East, Hong Kong (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

The completely up-to-date edition of this invaluable classic reference allows the reader a global overview of the elements that define the opening of the twenty-first century.

* The World at War
* The Rise of Globalization
* Control of the Seas
* Control of Space
* Superpowers
* Population Growth
* Urbanization
* Traffic
* Energy Use
* Global Warming
* Biodiversity
* Stock Markets
* Human Rights
* Children's Rights
* The Internet and Digital Media
* Investment
* Health and Disease

Using a mainly visual analysis of data in full-color maps and graphics, Dan Smith gives shape and meaning to the statistics.

About the Author

Dan Smith has been the director of the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO), and chairman of the board for the Institute for War & Peace Reporting, in London. He is the author of five other books on peace and security issues, several edited volumes, and more than seventy scholarly articles and chapters in anthologies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics); 7 edition (September 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0142003182
• ISBN-13: 978-0142003183
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #567,481 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Cool Book, September 21, 2005

By	M. Higgins (DEAVER, WY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the latest edition of an atlas that's been out for awhile. With colorful world maps and all sorts of fascinating graphs and charts this book unlocks cultural statistics--from quality of life to where in the world U.S. troops are to who has the most satellites in space. My middle school students love this atlas and will (no kidding!) pick it up and browse through it on their own. I've bought a classroom set and it was money very well spent. If you cover geography, or anything having to do with the world in middle school or high school check out this book.

Mr. Smith and publishers:
We need an atlas like this one that covers just the USA.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for all Human Geography students, October 28, 2006

By	D. Monroe "dnoey" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a must for all Geography students. The contents are well organized and allow for easy comparison of related topics. I use it in my class constantly and is a required text.

2 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's good for what it is, March 22, 2006

By	A. Compas "my opinion-my thoughts" (FLA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's an atlas-that's as good as it's going to get. It's not meant to conjure any feelings within the reader, it just presents cold hard facts. You take what you want from it; it's not a narrative. You just have to look at the numbers and figures and from there make an interpretation based on what is being given to you. I think it does a good job at presenting facts and figures in an easy to read and at a glance fashion. It's good for what it is.