Provides an introduction to the interaction of culture and society with the landscape and environment. This book offers a view of this theme by drawing upon the varied traditions of landscape interpretation. It addresses factors such as environmental change and population pressure. It also discusses the evolution of the humanised landscape. An impressive breadth of vision, knowledge and abundant enthusiasm for seeking to unravel the complexities of people/environment relations collectively underpin this book. Through its careful organisation, comparative approaches and its lively text and varied illustrations, this book should appeal to undergraduates following introductory and cross-disciplinary courses.Geographical Journal (RGS)