The Bateman Contemporary Atlas New Zealand by Dr Russell Kirkpatrick provides a fascinating insight into what shapes our nation today and what may be shaping our future. This latest edition provides up-to-date information on hundreds of topics of interest, presenting and interpreting the latest cultural and geographical research in a visually exciting way. The Atlas covers broad subject areas including the physical landscape; the environment and our impact on it; historical and population information; New Zealand’s economy and infrastructure; and our country’s social and cultural life. Full references to all maps provide further reading and places to go for further information, including online sources.