Reference Map of Oceania: The Pacific Islands of Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia (Map)

by James A. Bier (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"Making sense of as complex an area as Oceania challenges the best of cartographers. Bier and the University of Hawaii Press have risen to that challenge, producing a manageable double-sided sheet full of well laid-out information."

Product Description
Completely revised and updated with enhanced readability, James A. Bier's "Reference Map of Oceania" is the most comprehensive Pacific map in existence. Its main map and 52 inset maps of all major parts of the region provide a wealth of information in one source. Principal cities, towns, and villages are shown along with roads, topography, and population figures where available. The main map's Mercator projection is useful for planning routes. Time zones for the Pacific and individual countries are also included. It is the only map that clearly focuses on the political units of Micronesia, Polynesia, and Melanesia, using as its boundaries the 200-mile Extended Economic Zone. With more than 3,400 place names, "Oceania" will be an invaluable reference for everyone interested in or living in the Pacific islands, including teachers, students, historians, anthropologists, businesses, and travelers. --This text refers to the Map edition.

Product Details

• Map
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press (May 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824816870
• ISBN-13: 978-0824816872
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,123,642 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Only Useful as an Overview, February 18, 2005

By	Laszlo Wagner (Hungary) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This map will only be useful to you if you don't have any other basic resources, like a general world atlas or travel guides, at home.
The main map itself shows the entire South Pacific region, with country boundaries clearly marked, but individual islands reduced to the size of dots.
Major islands are shown on inset maps, however even these are still tiny - you will find bigger, more detailed, and more accurate maps of the same islands (and many more) in travel guidebooks to this region by Lonely Planet or Moon.
In short, unless you just want a general map to hang on your wall, don't waste your money on this one!

21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent coverage of Melanesia, Micronesia, & Polynesia, August 2, 1999

By A Customer

This map covers an area of the world that is not well represented in most world atlases. Excellent index. Fifty-one detailed inset maps.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Note this before buying this item, March 5, 2009

By	Drs J. Timmer (Jakarta, Indonesia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Please note that this reference map is available from the publisher (University of Hawai'i Press) for USD 9.95 (Paperback). Cheers