An uncommon atlas : 50 new views of our physical, cultural and political world /
Bonnett, Alastair,1964-author.
Johns, Lovell,cartographer.
"A stunning geographical exploration of our world through 50 unique maps. 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. 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"--
Originally published as: New views : the world mapped like never before. London : Aurum Press, 2017.
"A stunning geographical exploration of our world through 50 unique maps. 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. 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"--
Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-219) and index.
Land, air and sea -- Human and animal -- Globalisation.
Atlases.
Thematic maps.
World maps.
Cartography
Cartography
Satellite geodesy.
Geographic information systems.
Big data.
Atlases.
Big data.
Geographic information systems.
Satellite geodesy.
Thematic maps.
World maps.