Social, Economic and Natural Mini Atlas of World

Social, Economic and Natural Mini Atlas of World
Author: Nitendra Srivastav
Publisher:
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2007-08-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9788183860482

Including compact maps of India, Asia, Europe, Africa, North and South America, and a world map based on natural, economic, and social data, this updated six-atlas set is fully illustrated in color—useful for families as well as schools, universities, and institutions.

World Atlas of Sustainable Development

World Atlas of Sustainable Development
Author: Anne-Marie Sacquet
Publisher: Anthem Press
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1843311666

The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced at the time of the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio, where over 170 heads of state signed a plan of action for the 21st century - Agenda 21. Agenda 21 sets out a proposal for sustainable development that combines several goals: preservation of the environment, social equity and economic efficiency, aiming to ensure the well-being of the world's people without compromising the future of generations to come. This Atlas proposed an unprecedented 'reading' of the global situation, supported by socio-economic, geopolitical and environmental data. Topics including access to education, the gulf between living standards in the North and the South, women's civil rights, climate change and international solidarity are presented along with a series of fully updated 30 information sheets and 40 full-colour maps. 'World Atlas of Sustainable Development' is a unique and valuable tool for individuals and organizations interested in development, whether they work in businesses, administration, local authorities, associations or education, as it is designed to be concise, accessible and objective.

Atlas of Global Issues

Atlas of Global Issues
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Economic indicators
ISBN: 9780007243174

"A visual guide to the world's greatest challenges"--Cover.

The Atlas of Economic Complexity

The Atlas of Economic Complexity
Author: Ricardo Hausmann
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2014-01-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0262317737

Maps capture data expressing the economic complexity of countries from Albania to Zimbabwe, offering current economic measures and as well as a guide to achieving prosperity Why do some countries grow and others do not? The authors of The Atlas of Economic Complexity offer readers an explanation based on "Economic Complexity," a measure of a society's productive knowledge. Prosperous societies are those that have the knowledge to make a larger variety of more complex products. The Atlas of Economic Complexity attempts to measure the amount of productive knowledge countries hold and how they can move to accumulate more of it by making more complex products. Through the graphical representation of the "Product Space," the authors are able to identify each country's "adjacent possible," or potential new products, making it easier to find paths to economic diversification and growth. In addition, they argue that a country's economic complexity and its position in the product space are better predictors of economic growth than many other well-known development indicators, including measures of competitiveness, governance, finance, and schooling. Using innovative visualizations, the book locates each country in the product space, provides complexity and growth potential rankings for 128 countries, and offers individual country pages with detailed information about a country's current capabilities and its diversification options. The maps and visualizations included in the Atlas can be used to find more viable paths to greater productive knowledge and prosperity.

World Atlas of Natural Disaster Risk

World Atlas of Natural Disaster Risk
Author: Peijun Shi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2015-03-11
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 3662454300

This is the first English-language atlas to systematically introduce the environment, hazard, vulnerability and risk mapping for 11 natural disasters, i.e. earthquake, volcano, landslide, flood, storm surge, sand-dust storm, tropical cyclone, heat wave, cold wave, drought and wildfire, and risk mapping for multi-hazard disaster in the world. The above 11 hazards are assessed and mapped at grid unit, comparable-geographic unit and national unit, and the multi-hazard is assessed and mapped at grid unit and national unit. The expected annual mortality and/or affected population risks and expected annual economic loss and/or affected property risk of 11 hazards and multi-hazard of the world at national level are unprecedentedly derived and ranked. The atlas can be a good reference for researchers and students in the field of natural disaster risk management and risk governance, and enterpriser and risk manager as well to understand the global natural disaster risk. Prof. Peijun Shi works at Beijing Normal University, China; Prof. Roger Kasperson works at Clark University, USA.

The State of the World Atlas

The State of the World Atlas
Author: Dan Smith
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2013-10-31
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1134038739

Over 50 full-colour world maps and graphics break down hardcore statistics to provide a compelling analysis of all the political, social, economic and ecological nightmares that keep us awake at night. The world's car population has grown five times as fast as the human population over the last 50 years. Wal-Mart's sales revenue exceeds the GDP of 150 countries. Climate change may put 2.7 billion at risk of armed conflict. Germany generates more tourists than anywhere else. Americans use 160 times more water than people in Rwanda. If you want to get behind the headlines and understand the world - from urbanization to globalization, terrorism to tourism, military spending to human rights - The State of the World Atlas is unmatched.

The State of the World Atlas

The State of the World Atlas
Author: Michael Kidron
Publisher: Viking Adult
Total Pages: 166
Release: 1995
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

This widely acclaimed atlas provides a unique view of current affairs by translating key political, economic, and social indicators into 50 full-color maps and graphics. From world trade to personal wealth, from AIDS to arms, it reveals international trends and differences in an easily understandable form.

Concise World Atlas

Concise World Atlas
Author: Maps International Staff
Publisher: Asia 2000
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1996-01-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9789627160458

A portable, modern atlas of the world, with maps and up-to-date geographical, social, economic and political statistics on every country and region. Cartography by Maps International. In spite of its tiny size, this atlas gives a extensive picture of the planet. The statistical section gives the basic facts about every country, including the national flag and a brief note on the country's history and geography. Compact and sturdy enough to be a companion, comprehensive enough for desk reference and a popular gift item.