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ISBN: 1-59339-238-9
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Britannica World Atlas
Religion is dominating today's headlines like no other time in modern history. Whether the issue is sectarian violence,
stem cell research, or political elections, religion plays a critical role. But what is the story behind the headlines?
The Britannica Encyclopedia of World Religions gets to the heart of the matter by providing a deeper understanding
f the religions that shape our world.
Highlights:
- An introductory section, The World Today, includes Geographical Comparisons, Planets, Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Climate, Vegetation, Population and Cities, and Energy.
- 218 pages of mapping, with completely up-to-date reference maps, include detailed information at a large scale
- The maps are organized by continent: Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania, and Antarctica. Each continental section of maps is introduced by a stunning satellite image.
- The extensive Index has over 130,000 place name entries from the reference maps. Cross-referencing to alternative and former names is also possible.
- 32 detailed plans of the world's greatest cities are provided.
- The index is also accompanied by a glossary of geographical terms.
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