內容簡介
The Running Press Cyclopedia is a marvelous, global compendium of information packaged in an exciting and extensive reference book. This completely updated edition is not only slightly larger than the original, but it also contains the equivalent of 32 pages of brand new material, including brand new illustrations. The additional material covers the post 9-11 world, especially new developments in world and national politics and culture. Divided into twenty-one sections, The Running Press Cyclopedia includes more than 200,000 facts on such topics as world history, science, arts, and the environment. Over one thousand illustrations, including charts, diagrams, drawings, and maps, help the reader visualize information and understand the impact of statistics, geography, and other aspects of our modern world. The book is organized thematically into six parts, so locating basic information is simple. A complete index provides easy access to each subject. The compact format and low price makes this the ideal reference for students. More than 1,000 full-color and black and white illustrations. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title .
圖書目錄
THE WORLD
SECTION1:THE EARTH
Geological timescale
Earth's structure
Earth's composition
Minerals
Crystals
Rock cycle
Rock types
Physical forces
Plate tectonics
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Mountains
Longest rivers
Largest waterfarls
Largest oceans and seas
Largest islands
Largest deserts
Forests
Ocean currents
SECTION2:MAPPING
Longitude and latitude
Map projections
Map symbols
SECTION3:THE WEATHER
The atmosphere
Global weather patterns
Air pressure
Wind
Cyclones
Cloud types
Weather fronts
Rainfall
Temperature
Climate
Weather map symbols
The Beaufort scale
SECTION 4:THE WEATHER
Air pollution
Climatic changes
Marine pollution
Deforestation
Desertification
Hopulation structure
SECTION 5:WORLD POPULATION
Population growth
Population distribution
Births and deaths
Life expectancy
Urban and rural populations
Languages
