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Andrew Goudie is the editor and author of many books. In 1991 he was the recipient of the Royal Geographical Society's Gold Medal. He is President of the Geographical Association in 1993-4.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Part I: The Global Framework:.

1. Global Geological Background.

2. Global Climatic Background.

Part II: Major World Zones:.

3. Polar Regions.

4. The Mid-latitudes.

5. Deserts.

6. The Tropics.

Part III: Mountain and Maritime Environments:.

7. Mountains.

8. Coasts.

Part IV: Landscapes and Ecosystems:.

9. Plants and Animals.

10. Tectonic Features.

11. Slopes.

12. Soils and Weathering.

13. The Hydrological Cycle.

14. Rivers.

15. Cities.

Part V: Conclusion:.

16. Nature, Man and the Environment.

Appendix 1: Guide to Further Reading.

Index.

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