Reviews
'A significant revision of a well established text in Environmental Change. Priced within the reach of undergraduates. Its strength is in the evidence for, and the courses of, environmental change.'G.H. Smith, Westminster College, Oxford, 'an interesting and informative read for even the lesser scientists ... those who will use it as a continuing source of information will find the 39 pages of references invaluable ... And these in addition to a pretty comprehensive index ... the book is so exceptionally well-written and clearthat the concepts are completely understandable by anyone with even a passing interest in the pollution of our seas. A most readable and informative book.'Environmental Policy and Practice, Oct/Nov 1992, 'This is a very good text for its coverage of the physical basis of environmental change over the last 3 million years. The new edition takes account of recent developments well.'Dr A.M. Mannion, University of Reading, 'The unusually long introduction proves an excellent guide to the subsequent content. Chapters on the chronology and nature of the pleistocene and environmental change in post-glacial times might appear at first glance to make for heavy reading but not so by the Professor's hand which ensuresan interesting and informative read for even lesser scientists. Inevitably such a work must be a combination of the author's own academic contribution coupled with his ability to draw upon information furnished by others. Both of these combine to make this book a success and those who will use it asa continuing source of information will find the 39 pages of references invaluable. And these in addition to a pretty comprehensive index. I started off by feeling that this book is for the advanced scientists. Though it certainly is, it will appeal equally to students and others with an interest inenvironmental change.'Environmental Policy and Practice, Volume 2/Number 3/1992, "Honest, cautious, and very informative."--Geographical Review "Fluent, impressively researched, bold...an impressive achievement."--Nature "In content and presentation (with attractive format, clear maps and diagrams, and a reasonable price), this book seems quite excellent; and that no serious student of physical geography, whether he be first- or second-year undergraduate or otherwise, should be without it is, to my mind, indisputable."--Geographical Journal "A very good text for its coverage of the physical basis of environmental change over the last 3 million years. The new edition takes account of recent developments well."--A.M. Mannion, University of Reading "A significant revision of a well established text in Environmental Change. Priced within the reach of undergraduates. Its strength is in the evidence for, and the courses of, environmental change."--G.H. Smith, Oxford University "Excellent, clear introduction to the topic."--I. Douglas, University of Manchester "An excellent text, well illustrated, and very readable. This revised edition is a great improvement over the last, and contains much new information. All students of Quaternary Sciences should be urged to read it!"--Sarah O'Hara, University of Sheffield "This is a fine piece of work and will be a useful reference to undergraduate and graduate students interested in Quaternary geology, physical geography, and paleoecology. It is well written, and the text is supported by an excellent selection of illustrations. The nontechnical language makes it accessible to individuals who are not experienced Quaternary scientists....Given the need to understand the magnitude and frequency of Quaternary environmental changes, as well as the nature and chronology of those changes, geoarchaeologists should add this book to their library." --International Journal of Geoarchaeology, 'An excellent text, well illustrated, and very readable. This revised edition is a great improvement over the last, and contains much new information. All students of Quaternary Sciences should be urged to read it!'Sarah O'Hara, University of Sheffield, "Honest, cautious, and very informative."--Geographical Review "Fluent, impressively researched, bold...an impressive achievement."--Nature "In content and presentation (with attractive format, clear maps and diagrams, and a reasonable price), this book seems quite excellent; and that no serious student of physical geography, whether he be first- or second-year undergraduate or otherwise, should be without it is, to my mind, indisputable."--Geographical Journal "A very good text for its coverage of the physical basis of environmental change over the last 3 million years. The new edition takes account of recent developments well."--A.M. Mannion,University of Reading "A significant revision of a well established text in Environmental Change. Priced within the reach of undergraduates. Its strength is in the evidence for, and the courses of, environmental change."--G.H. Smith,Oxford University "Excellent, clear introduction to the topic."--I. Douglas,University of Manchester "An excellent text, well illustrated, and very readable. This revised edition is a great improvement over the last, and contains much new information. All students of Quaternary Sciences should be urged to read it!"--Sarah O'Hara,University of Sheffield "This is a fine piece of work and will be a useful reference to undergraduate and graduate students interested in Quaternary geology, physical geography, and paleoecology. It is well written, and the text is supported by an excellent selection of illustrations. The nontechnical language makes it accessible to individuals who are not experienced Quaternary scientists....Given the need to understand the magnitude and frequency of Quaternary environmental changes, as well as the nature and chronology of those changes, geoarchaeologists should add this book to their library." --InternationalJournal of Geoarchaeology, "Honest, cautious, and very informative."-- Geographical Review "Fluent, impressively researched, bold...an impressive achievement."-- Nature "In content and presentation (with attractive format, clear maps and diagrams, and a reasonable price), this book seems quite excellent; and that no serious student of physical geography, whether he be first- or second-year undergraduate or otherwise, should be without it is, to my mind, indisputable."-- Geographical Journal "A very good text for its coverage of the physical basis of environmental change over the last 3 million years. The new edition takes account of recent developments well."--A.M. Mannion, University of Reading "A significant revision of a well established text in Environmental Change. Priced within the reach of undergraduates. Its strength is in the evidence for, and the courses of, environmental change."--G.H. Smith, Oxford University "Excellent, clear introduction to the topic."--I. Douglas, University of Manchester "An excellent text, well illustrated, and very readable. This revised edition is a great improvement over the last, and contains much new information. All students of Quaternary Sciences should be urged to read it!"--Sarah O'Hara, University of Sheffield "This is a fine piece of work and will be a useful reference to undergraduate and graduate students interested in Quaternary geology, physical geography, and paleoecology. It is well written, and the text is supported by an excellent selection of illustrations. The nontechnical language makes it accessible to individuals who are not experienced Quaternary scientists....Given the need to understand the magnitude and frequency of Quaternary environmental changes, as well as the nature and chronology of those changes, geoarchaeologists should add this book to their library." -- International Journal of Geoarchaeology, 'I ... Fluent, impressively researched, bold in generalisation, generally correct in fact and interpretation, this book is an impressive achievement'. Nature, 'In content and presentation (with attractive format, clear maps and diagrams, and a reasonable price), this book seems quite excellent; and that no serious student of physical geography, whether he be first- or second-year undergraduate or otherwise, should be without it is, to my mind,indisputable.'Geographical Journal, 'Environmental Change is back with a vengeance in every geography course and Goudie's book is usefully comprehensive and homocentric to do the job of catering for first and second EC courses.'Ian Reid, Birkbeck College, "Honest, cautious, and very informative."--Geographical Review"Fluent, impressively researched, bold...an impressive achievement."--Nature"In content and presentation (with attractive format, clear maps and diagrams, and a reasonable price), this book seems quite excellent; and that no serious student of physical geography, whether he be first- or second-year undergraduate or otherwise, should be without it is, to my mind, indisputable."--Geographical Journal"A very good text for its coverage of the physical basis of environmental change over the last 3 million years. The new edition takes account of recent developments well."--A.M. Mannion, University of Reading"A significant revision of a well established text in Environmental Change. Priced within the reach of undergraduates. Its strength is in the evidence for, and the courses of, environmental change."--G.H. Smith, Oxford University"Excellent, clear introduction to the topic."--I. Douglas, University of Manchester"An excellent text, well illustrated, and very readable. This revised edition is a great improvement over the last, and contains much new information. All students of Quaternary Sciences should be urged to read it!"--Sarah O'Hara, University of Sheffield"This is a fine piece of work and will be a useful reference to undergraduate and graduate students interested in Quaternary geology, physical geography, and paleoecology. It is well written, and the text is supported by an excellent selection of illustrations. The nontechnical language makes it accessible to individuals who are not experienced Quaternary scientists....Given the need to understand the magnitude and frequency of Quaternary environmental changes, as well as the nature and chronology of those changes, geoarchaeologists should add this book to their library." --International Journal of Geoarchaeology
