The social atlas of Europe

Many of us think of European countries as discreet entities - with their own languages, cultures, food, and economies squarely contained within their national boundaries. But in fact Europe is at once a unified place and a sophisticatedly fragmented one, and national boundaries rarely reflect its social and economic realities.

The Social Atlas of Europe is the first atlas to map Europe according to these realities, from the perspective of human geography rather than simply politics. Using innovative full-color visualisation methods, it reconsiders European presenting Europe and its people in a more fluid way, in some cases using maps without artificial national boundaries. It utilises the latest available demographic, social, and economic data through state-of-the-art geographical information systems and new cartography techniques.

Through these new visualisations, this highly illustrated book offers fresh perspectives on a range of topics, including social values, culture, education, employment, environmental footprints, health and well-being, and social inequalities and cohesion. It is a bold rethinking of Europe as we know it and will be of interest to anyone who wants to understand the continent in its truest form.

Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Identity and Culture
3. Demographics
4. Education
5. Employment
6. Industry and Occupation
7. Health
8. Politics
9. Economics
10. Environment
11. Social Cohesion
12. Policy
13. Conclusion