The Goode Homolosine projection, developed by John Paul Goode in 1925, is an equal-area projection that balances shape and area distortion. It divides the globe into two equal hemispheres and uses a blend of sinusoidal and Mollweide projections. The hemispheres are separated by an interrupted line along the equator, which allows for accurate representation of the high latitudes. The Goode Homolosine projection is commonly used in world maps and atlases, as it provides a visually appealing and relatively distortion-free view of the entire globe.