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With worldwide attention focused on the Middle East, National Geographic provides extraordinary coverage of the region, rich with history and culture but ravaged by war and conflict. National Geographic Atlas of the Middle East, Second Edition maps and profiles three new countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Sudan. The spread on religion is extended to include an analysis of Sunni and Shi’ite dynamics while the ethnic coverage is expanded to document the plight and increasing influence of the Kurds. New city maps of Istanbul and Dubai are added, as well as a new Israeli-Palestinian Conflict spread with an in-depth time line of 15 maps. A variety of themes are presented, from religion, population, and ethnic and linguistic groups to oil, fresh water, and development indicators such as trade, foreign aid, infant mortality, urbanization, and education. Pictures, flags, fact boxes, and graphs complement these powerful, newsworthy topics. A time line to 2008 and a place-name index make this new atlas a valuable, topical, and fascinating reference.
Series: National Geographic Atlas of the Middle East
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: National Geographic; 2nd ed. edition (April 15, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1426202210
ISBN-13: 978-1426202216
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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There is a two page spread for each country with a map and basic stats for the country. Additional regional maps show info about climate, land use, population, religions, languages, oil, water, food, historical sites and various conflicts. There is a multi-page history timeline. The maps are similar to those in their big world atlas 8th edition but they are a little more colorful. This is a handy size to keep near your TV news watching chair. As with most Nat Geo atlas they print right up into the binding but with the larger atlas it lays open flat and this is a feature but with this smaller book you loose some data in the crease. There is a place map inside the front cover to easily locate each country's map.
On the positive side, the atlas contains the usual excellent NG cartography, along with a great deal of social and economic information, and it is inexpensive. This edition contains far more information than the first edition. For a middle east regional atlas,there appears to be only limited competition. The atlas provides detailed country maps covering 1 to 2 pages . The atlas has several informative thematic maps, as well as maps covering conflict zones. On the negative side, the physical design and its production makes the atlas frustrating to use. Many of the maps cover two adjacent pages. Unfortunately, the atlas does not lie flat, so you cannot easily see the cartographic information along the inside of the pages. When opened at its maximum the atlas stays highly curved in the middle, obscuring some information. You would have to split the glue binding to get a full view of the two page maps. Another annoying aspect of this edition is the glossy cover, which easily picks up fingerprints every time you handle it. Published in 2008, the atlas is ripe for a revision. For any future edition of the atlas NG should have the pages sewn in signatures, which would allow for a more durable, flat lying atlas. A hardcover edition, along with the paperback edition would also be welcome.
I bought this as a gift for my Father after my brother was deployed to Afghanistan. It has really helped the whole family better understand the region where my brother is as well as the cultures.
This atlas unlike various other atlases, is very accurate, well mapped and well written. Unlike some atlas that they change the name of the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf and they skip the name of Israel and deny the existence of Israel (Collins Atlas of Middle East) to pander to the Arabs, this National Geographic Atlas is a reliable source of information. It is loaded with colorful large size maps and detailed information. It covers the complete Middle East.This atlas is a great reference for students, geography buffs, culture lovers and simply seekers of knowledge. I write a lot of history and geography. I use this atlas as one of my references in my articles and books. I recommend this atlas to all map lovers.
Think you know Middle East Geography well enough? I don't! Just what kind of terrain and distances would Israeli jets have to fly over to get to Natanz, Iran? National Geographic Atlas of Middle East. Doesn't get much better.
Fits the bill, if you're a perfectionist, you'll find something to quibble about, but it's a great Atlas of the Middle East.You'll need a magnifying glass, as the print is small and very hard to read, especially the tiny graphs.
This is a great book in great condition. Thank you to the seller - fast shipping and item in great condition as described. The book is for my class on the History of the Modern Middle East. The book provides great colorful maps and many detials. Thank you
Perfect for my purposes of simply trying to get the picture of where countries are in relation to each other. It was astounding to me to learn how close Israel is to Syria, for example... I like it!
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