In this atlas, the authors have assembled a set of maps which portray a vivid picture of the physical environment of the British Isles. Each page of maps is accompanied by text which explains the nature and causes of the patterns which can be observed.

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 broad range 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 of the British physical landscape. Accessible to the general reader, the atlas is ideal for undergraduates studying geography and the environmental sciences.

The book lives up to its publisher's aim: "To gather together information which would otherwise be available only in often obscure publications." ... Easy to use. An ideal book for data and locational exemplifications to enhance A Level physical geography essays.