Rezensionen: Atlas van Nederland

Summary

This review examines the third supplement (1981, comprising 5 sheets) to the Atlas of the Netherlands, which aims to update selected themes from the first edition (1963–1977) and introduce previously untreated topics. The reviewer describes each sheet: topographical changes (1:600,000) showing land-use transformations up to 1980; administrative divisions with 6 maps depicting municipal mergers and provincial reorganization; education with 12 cartograms on vocational training by gender; income and wealth displayed in choropleth maps at 1:1 million; and recreation with 18 small cartograms on leisure infrastructure and visitor capacity. The review notes that the supplement maintains the atlas's established style and quality, and expresses anticipation for the forthcoming second edition, which is expected to adopt a more problem-oriented and dynamic approach.