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It's more than five centuries since Columbus began mapping the 'new' world, but while there may be no more continents or countries to discover, our planet is still changing rapidly.
The new Hutchinson Atlas of the World is designed to help us keep track of those changes, not only in borders but in populations, politics and economies – making it an ideal choice for students.
As well as 90 pages of the sort of maps you'd expect from an atlas, it also includes a comprehensive reference section with facts and statistics country by country.
There's also information on the make-up and geological changes to our planet, with simple to understand diagrams.
It is brought right up to date with an explanation of man's influence, and the causes and effects of climate change currently occupying the minds of many of the world's top scientists.
In our hi-tech world, the information wouldn't be complete without details of useful websites to enable more detailed study.
Dudley Express & Star
23 August 2001
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