Publication: Atlas of Global Development, 4th Edition : A Visual Guide to the World's Greatest Challenges
Date
2013-04-08
ISSN
Published
2013-04-08
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED
Published in association with Harper Collins, the completely revised and updated fourth edition of the Atlas of Global Development is a comprehensive guide to the most critical issues facing our changing world today.
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
The Atlas comes with an interactive companion online atlas, the new World Bank e-Atlas of Global Development, and new to this edition, a companion mobile app.
'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
Citation
“World Bank. 2013. Atlas of Global Development, 4th Edition : A Visual Guide to the World's Greatest Challenges. © Glasgow: Collins Bartholomew for the World Bank. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/13089 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”