(Books) Oxford School Atlas (With CD) By Oxford University Press
Oxford School Atlas (With CD) By Oxford University Press
Book Details:-
Publisher Oxford University Press
Publication Year 2012
ISBN-13 9780198073826
ISBN-10 0198073828
Language English
Binding Paperback
Number of Pages 120 Pages
Book Summary :-
Oxford School Atlas (With CD) has long been a popular favourite of students
and researchers alike. Its accuracy and cartographic competence have been lauded
across the board. The primary features are that this thirty third edition has
178 maps which are lucid and easily understandable. It also contains 81 thematic
Indian maps, complete with diagrams and charts. The thirty second edition had
153 maps, and 66 thematic maps of India.
Some of the important features of this atlas are that it contains pertinent
socio-economic as well as demographic data that are obtained from authoritative
sources such as the 2011 Census of India and the Planning Commission. Oxford
School Atlas (With CD) also imbibes recent geo-political developments, as well
as the environmental concerns keeping India and the rest of the world in mind.
All the continents are covered extensively with respect to basic thematic
subjects such as minerals, agriculture, industry, natural vegetation, wildlife,
and even natural hazards. Besides this, there are regional maps of countries in
the Oxford School Atlas (With CD).
Another important feature is that there is a new World Facts and Figures
section, where there is comprehensive information on all the countries of the
world, such as flags, statistics and other geographic conditions. There is also
a map charting the various time zones of the world.
The CD ROM of the thirty third edition has interesting information on the
history of cartography. Geographical concepts are explained using animation, so
as to make them palatable and easy to understand. There are also 53 maps of
urban areas in India, and other important world cities. The CD ROM also contains
crucial information on various international organizations of repute.
Oxford School Atlas (With CD) is essential for students in school, and even for
researchers, since there are interactive quizzes and games, historical maps
depicting India and the world, as well as printable quizzes and statistics take
from Census 2011 for each Indian district.