In this definitive reference, sophisticated software combines withcomprehensive analysis of every aspect of life to represent the worldas it really is. Digitally modified maps or cartograms depict the areasand countries of the world not by their physical size, but by theirdemographic importance on a vast range of subjects, from basic dataon population, health, and occupation to how many toys we importand who&rsquo;s eating the most vegetables.<br /><br />Each territory on a map displays its data geographically, shrinkingand expanding in proportion to other areas. The cartograms areorganized into topics ranging from Food and Consumables to Pollutionand Depletion, and are accompanied by graphs, charts, tables, and fullcommentaries. This revised edition features sixteen new maps on theworld&rsquo;s religious beliefs and the locati