Comprehensive atlas that will prove an indispensable resource for the student, theamrchair traveler, and anyone with an interest in the world we live in today. This global overview, complete with thematic maps, covers the topics that are of interest to us all -from climate to religion: from population to global communications. Each continent is then presented in turn, wich informative text on the region, followed by extensive cartography. The superb mapswith specially created background relief highlighting the landscape- are comprehensive and highly detailed.