National Geographic Atlas of the Middle East FROM THE PUBLISHER
While tensions continue to rise in Iraq and surrounding countries, there is a heightened curiosity worldwide for definitive, balanced, and timely information about the Middle East. This concise and distinctive volume provides a fascinating, in-depth look at the driving forces that have led to acts of violence, religious fervor, and costly wars in this hotile territory and lends valuable insight into the present situation.
National Geographic Atlas of the Middle East contains newly researched and updated maps illustrating the diverse issues of the region today. Boundary and territorial disputes, the uneven distribution of natural resources, and booming population pressures are detailed in stunning visual explanations. Other regional thematic maps elaborate on questions surrounding religion, ethnic and linguistic groups, oil, water, agriculture, industry, trade, international corporations, and military forces. The complex history of the Middle East is explored through maps devoted to topics that include the rise and falls of empires, civilizations, major conflicts, holy sites, and various other significant events that have shaped the region.
Geographically, politically, thematically, and chronologically organized, National Geographic Atlas of the Middle East is an accessible reference to a turbulent area prominent in headlines, hearts, and minds.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
The answer to both a reference librarian's prayer and almost any library's book budget, this compact atlas of one of the most tumultuous regions of the world arrives in a timely fashion. Consisting mainly of maps with very little text, it begins with a section on each country, usually about two pages long, that provides basic but relevant information about the country's past, its present, and trends for the future. Some 16 countries are covered, from Bahrain to Yemen, plus two Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories; maps of Baghdad, Beirut, Cairo, Damascus, Jerusalem, and Tehran are also included. All of the maps are in standard National Geographic style and include scale and projection. Not only are they clear and easy to read, but their size (8.5" x 11") is perfect for photocopying. There is also an approximately 20-page section on regional themes (e.g., climate, religion, oil, and water), an approximately ten-page section on history (ranging from ancient Egypt to defense spending), and another ten pages with appendixes, a place-name index, and a bibliography. For all reference collections in public and academic libraries.-Mary Lynette Larsgaard, Map & Imagery Lab, Univ. of California, Santa Barbara Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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