The Physical Geography of Africa

The Physical Geography of Africa. Edited by W.M. ADAMs, A.S. GOUDIE and A.R. ORME. Oxford: O.U.P., 1996, 429 pp.L48.00. ISBN 0 19 828875 1

This is the first of a series of texts which Oxford University Press intends to publish on the physical geography of the different continents. It is intended that each volume will include discussion of the main toes of environment. the main environmental factors. linkages between different components of the environment and consideration of some of the main environmental issues. This first volume on Africa is dedicated to A.T. Grove and the 20 contributors are drawn from a range of researchers whose interest in the environment of Africa has been stimulated and influenced by...