Download or read book The Environment of the British Isles written by Andrew Goudie and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1994 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its clear and beautifully rendered maps, The Environment of the British Isles: An Atlas provides an outstanding overview of the many facets of the region's physical environment. Providing critical scientific insights into today's fundamental environmental issues, the atlas covers a broadrange of topics, including the geology, geomorphology, hydrology, climatology, soils, biogeography, and seas of the British Isles. The atlas--which draws together research scattered throughout the literature--masterfully integrates graphic and written information to offer a remarkable picture ofthe British physical landscape. Accessible to the general reader, the atlas is ideal for undergraduates studying geography and the environmental sciences.