Atlases in the CSS Library Reference Collection: Countries, Regions & the World
Atlases are great [but underused] source of information on a a wide range of topics presented in a graphic format. Use this LibGuide to enhance your papers and presentations by using this great library resource.
“Facsimile of map of world according to Ptolemy,” from late 15th century manuscript by Henrius Martellus Germanus. Image from Art Museum Image Gallery.
Atlases on Countries, Regions, & the World
Atlas of the World
Call Number: Ref. G1021.G43283 2014 Atlas Case
The Atlas of the World: Mapping the Way We Live
Call Number: Ref G1021 .D586 2008
Visually striking atlas in which on the maps the physical size of the country corresponds to the statistics being presented.
The Penguin State of the World Atlas, 9th edition
Call Number: Ref. G1021 .S56 2012
Goode's World Atlas, 18th edition
Call Number: Ref. G1021 .G6 1990
World Atlas and Encyclopedia: Includes Full-Color Topographical Maps and Profiles for all 193 Countries
Call Number: Ref. G1021 .G489 2007
Good, all around world atlas.
Atlas of the World Today
Call Number: Ref. G1021 .G6857 1987
Maps focus on population, consumption, production, etc.
Collins World Atlas
Call Number: Ref. G1021 .H59846 2010
Traditional atlas with some context.
The New State of the World Atlas, 4th edition
Call Number: The New State of the World Atlas, 4th edition
Wealth, health, human rights, etc.
Peters Atlas of the World
Call Number: Ref. G1021 .P37 1990x
Includes demographic & economic maps.
Atlas of World Cultures: A Geographical Guide to Ethnographic Literature
Call Number: Ref. G1046.E1 P7 1989
Shows what ethnic groups live where.
Atlas of Global Development, 3rd edition
Call Number: Ref. G1046.G1 W6 2011
Wide range of statistics & maps from across the world.
The Social Atlas of Europe
Call Number: Ref. G1797.21.E6 B35 2014
Identity & Culture - Demographics - Education - Employment - Industry & Occupation - Health - Politics - Economics - Environment - Social Cohesion - Policy.
Atlas of Russia and the Independent Republics
Call Number: Ref. G2110 .B7 1994
Atlas of the Middle East.
Call Number: Ref. DS43 .A84x
The New Atlas of the Arab World
Call Number: Ref. G1785 .N4 2010
Five-ten page country entries, with maps, stats, and history.
The State of China Atlas: Mapping the World's Fastest-Growing Economy, Revised & Updated
