The Atlas of the Real World

by Daniel Dorling, Mark Newman
The Atlas of the Real World
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6 ratings, 3.33 average rating, 2 reviews (more data...)
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published
October 27th 2008 by Thames & Hudson

binding
Hardcover, 416 pages

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0500514259    (isbn13: 9780500514252)

description
366 cartograms cover a vast array of subjects, providing a definitive reference on how regions and countries compare in resources, production, consump...more




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Iris
11/11/08
Iris rated it: 3 of 5 stars

bookshelves: science, visual
Not an atlas but a compilation of "cartograms" -- maps in which the land mass of each country is distorted in size to denote its share in statistical data. For example, a map showing per-capita energy consumption features the United States bloated beyond recognition, Germany puffed up, Japan stretched out, while Africa countries look miniscule.

This way of presenting data could be a big step forward with a few adjustments:
First, start with a different map! The baselin...more
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Elizabeth
11/22/08
Elizabeth rated it: 4 of 5 stars

bookshelves: to-read
Read in June, 2009
c2008 from the library mostly looked at by Rob

CARTOGRAMS maps which change the shape of states or countries to show a rel value

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from Amazon, a review:This book is brilliant! It uses maps of the world to display data by distorting the physical size of countries according to the relevant data - the result is a very visual feel for the data - much more powerful than figures or words could be. Every page has a global map displaying a different set o...more
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