* Many contributors: A world atlas involves a huge amount of data, maps, and information. This is compiled by a team of cartographers, geographers, researchers, editors, and designers.
* Publishing houses: Different publishing houses create their own versions of world atlases, each with its own editorial team and contributors.
* Constantly updated: Atlases are frequently updated to reflect changes in the world, so authorship is always evolving.
So, when you see a "World Atlas," it's a product of a collective effort rather than a single author.