Atlas on Spatial Development 1: Work
Atlas zur Raumentwicklung 1: Arbeit
West Germany · BFLR · 1977
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Ruth Helkiær Jensen · 1978
This review discusses the first volume (Work) of the Atlas on Spatial Development, edited by Karl Ganser. Following the detailed cartographic style of the previously reviewed population atlas, this work systematically maps employment patterns in the Federal Republic of Germany, including sectoral distribution, enterprises, and the public sector. Unemployment analysis is extended into informative maps of labor market balance. Additional topics include migration and commuting, complemented by regional plates and European overviews, making it a valuable reference for regional planning and labor geography.
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Michael Blakemore · 1981
This review assesses the multi-volume Atlas zur Raumentwicklung published by the Federal Planning Agency (BfLR) in 1979–80. Covering themes such as labour, population, housing, leisure, and land use, the atlas targets a broad audience ranging from national and local planning agencies to educational and research institutions, as well as interested readers outside West Germany. The author examines its structural organization, data currency, multilingual legends, colour schemes, and computer-assisted cartographic techniques, noting both strengths and limitations. While some colour choices may confuse readers and the absence of a simultaneous administrative-boundaries volume is seen as a logistical shortcoming, the atlas is praised for its graphic quality, effective information design, and successful integration of computer methods. Overall, it constitutes a valuable reference for West German regional planning and demonstrates that computer techniques have become a practical tool in modern cartography, offering lessons beyond its intended purpose.
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