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Sandford and R.F. Peel) and coastal studies (F.P. Gulliver, W.H. Wheeler, V.Cornish, Miss E.M. Ward, P. Lake, W.V. Lewis, W.W. Williams and J.A. Steers). Some specialised studies were developed, including J.N. Jennings (with J.M. Lambert and C.T. Smith) on the origin of the Broads, M.M. Sweeting's work on limestone topography, Miss M.A. Arber on the Devcn coastline. Also a variety of expeditions, many from Oxford and Cambridge, journeyed to all parts of the world to investigate physiographic features and processes. Some climatology and biogeography was also taught prior to 1945, but on a greatly restricted basis. The volume gains further strength by the contributions of D.R. Stoddart and J.A. Patmore, who between them have provided, respectively, a critical review of the development of geomorphology and an appreciative examination of the legacy bequeathed to us by these 'giants' of the subject, without whose energy, foresight and devotion it is highly questionable whether geography would now be occupying its strong position in the academic world. Both the younger contributors stress their affection and respect for the developments pioneered by their predecessors and for the importance of the sense of fellowship and unity developed within the discipline. In conTOending this volume to the geographical world this reviewer takes pleasure in having known all the authors, in having been present at some of their major lectures at conferences and in having had the good fortune to count a number of them as personal friends. It is particularly pleasant to recall late-night coffee parties at British Association and Institute of British Geography conferences with several of the authors, to recall squelching across Danish salt marshes with J.A. Steers, and to know that E.C. Willatts actually taught my wife some of her cartographic skills! Professor Steel is to be congratulated in providing a series of essays of great value and a book which should be read by every geographer interested in the evolution of our discipline. June 1988 Nicholas Stephens. 'West European Population O'1ange', Edited by A. Findlay and P. White, Croom Helm. Price L25 (hardback), 253 pp. ISBN 0-7099-3667-2. This book is the outcane of a workshop held in 1985 at which experts met to analyse population trends revealed in the latest round of European censuses. It aims to describe and explain the demographic changes which occurred primarily during the late 1970's and early 1980's, in 'Western Europe'. The work comprises four general chapters followed by seven regional ones, with a final section on the future. The opening section is concerned with the problems posed by the nature of the source material which is relevant and useful. A chapter on household trends as a general topic suggests a pre-occupation with the practical problems arising from diminishing household size, but the ramifications are not much explored. Counter-urbanisation is selected as the theme for a