* New edition reflects numerous advances in understanding of geological history of UK in last decade. * New material on paleontological history * New Chapter on effects of Geology on human settlement, land use , industry and so on*Hot topic' boxes to show impact of global events (ie.[...]

An introductory text on the popular topic of environmental geology, this work focuses on the British Isles. It contains numerous illustrations and covers not only the central subtopics of environmental geology but also resource and economic issues.[...]