This is an abridged version of The Oxford-Hammond Atlas of the World. Derived from a new world database using satellite data and up-to-date world population, political and economic statistics, it presents users with maps of unprecedented accuracy. Using the new Hammond Optical Conformal Projection, the atlas shows the shape of continents with less distortion than ever before possible. There is a special section of Terrascape world physical maps, and an introductory section of thematic human and economic maps. Quick reference indices and statistics tables are featured, plus a map location guide.