Book Reviews: Additional Resources

Summary

This review assesses five newly released maps from the Atlas of Australian Resources, covering croplands, geology, immigration, mineral industry, and manufacturing industries. The author commends the cartographic craftsmanship and innovation, particularly praising the color selection in the geology and manufacturing maps. However, several deficiencies are noted, including inappropriate color grading in the croplands map, lack of value contrast in the geology map, and unclear rural-urban boundaries in the immigration map. The review emphasizes that these maps not only illustrate Australia's resource distribution and economic structure but also reflect the profound impact of post-war immigration and industrialization on national development.