Atlas of Israel: Cartography, Physical Geography, Human and Economic Geography, History
Israel · 1970
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N. Bentwich · 1971
This review assesses the second edition of the Atlas of Israel (1970), an English-language publication offering comprehensive coverage of the country's geography, history, politics, economy, society, and culture from the early 20th century onward. The reviewer praises its detailed physical geography—including geology, climate, hydrology, flora, fauna, and land use—and human geography sections on population, settlement, agriculture, industry, trade, and services. However, notable criticisms include the absence of maps depicting the 1918–1948 British Mandate borders and the pre-1967 boundary with Syria, including the demilitarized zones. Some maps, such as those showing cultural amenities, are deemed superfluous, and the tourism section is considered inappropriate for an academic atlas. Despite its excellent production and rich information, the atlas exhibits selective omissions and political bias.
Anmeldelser: Atlas of Israel
Niels Nielsen · 1970
This is an academic review of the "Atlas of Israel" and the "Atlas der Republik Österreich". The former, published jointly by the Survey of Israel and Elsevier in 1970, comprises approximately 550 maps with detailed textual commentary, covering topics in physical geography, human and economic geography, and history. The review notes that the atlas extends beyond the 1948 State of Israel to include the ceasefire lines with Syria and Jordan, as well as the Gaza Strip, roughly corresponding to the boundaries of the 1920 Palestine Mandate. Key issues discussed include the region's freshwater economy, the influx of nearly two million Jewish immigrants, and the resulting socio-economic restructuring and political conflicts. The atlas is praised for its comprehensive and technically impressive presentation of a complex and strategically significant area. The latter work, the fourth volume of the Austrian atlas, contains 20 map sheets characterized by thematic diversity and detailed analysis, exemplified by a hydrogeological map with 60 symbols, providing a rich depiction of the country's water resources.
Atlas publiés en Israël, 1980-1989
Émile Kolodny · 1990
This article reviews major atlases published in Israel between 1980 and 1989, covering national, regional, and urban scales. It highlights the third edition of the Atlas of Israel (1985), with two-thirds of its plates devoted to population, economy, and urban structure, including a new geological map of Sinai; the Atlas of Haifa and Mount Carmel (1980); and the Atlas of the Negev (1986), which examines settlement and resource development in a semi-arid region. The review also assesses historical atlases of Jerusalem and the Holy Land by Nebenzahl, Rubin, Bahat, and Gilbert, as well as general educational atlases and the Survey of Israel's monograph series. Collectively, these works demonstrate significant progress in Israeli cartography in thematic diversity, technical precision, and historical depth.
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