History repeats itself—flooding in moray in August 1970

GEOMORPHOLOGY

The cycle of Erosion in Different Climates. By Pierre Birot. Translated by C. I. Jackson and K. M. Clayton. 9×6. 144pp. 21 figs. Batsford, 1968. 35s.

POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY

Geography and Regional Administration. By T. W. Freeman. 8 ¼ × 5 ¼. 200 pp. 34 figures. Hutchinson, University Library, London, 1968. 13/6d.

BRITISH ISLES

Eday and Hoy: a Development Survey. R. Miller and S. Luther‐Davies. 10 × 8. 94 pp. Issued by Department of Geography, University of Glasgow, 1968. 12/6d.

EDUCATIONAL

The British Isles: a colour geography, J. B. Goodson, 10×7 ½. Pp 121, 284 illustrations. Nelson, London, 1968. 18s 6d.     

INDUSTRIAL DISPERSION IN THE SOVIET UNION: AN APPLICATION OF ENTROPY MEASURES

Industrial dispersion across the republics of the USSR between 1926 and 1974 is described through the use of entropy measures. Ostensibly, a set of location principles would guide such dispersion, and several of them stress regional equalization as an important consideration in locating industry. Therefore, trends in regional inequality (in industrialization) are investigated through the use of inequality statistics derived from entropy measures at three different spatial scales. Between 1926 and 1960, inequality among the republics decreased, but has increased between 1960 and 1974. However, inequality has decreased between the economic regions of the USSR between 1940 and 1975, and at the oblast level, there has been a tendency toward greater equality (homogeneity) within each economic region or republic since 1960. In attempting to account for these diverse trends, it is suggested that they are largely the result of the priority of efficiency considerations in location decisions rather than those of regional equity per se.     

Transition to What? Some Issues of Freedom and Necessity in Namibia

We made South West. Why should we give it to you? Settler Employer to African Employee¹ We do not believe in a system that sells people. Striking ‘Contract’ Workers² It must be borne in mind that the Namibian people are shedding blood to liberate each and every inch of the Namibian soil, thus each and every inch of the Namibian land must and will belong to the Namibian people. Sam Nujoma, President of SWAPO³ A nation which is dependent on another country for the food consumption of its population cannot be but a dependent hostage of the particular country which feeds its population. SWAPO, Political Programme⁴     

CONFOUNDING INFLUENCES, UNINTENDED IMPACTS, AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT POLICIES

This study demonstrates the relationship among inputs, indirect effects, and intended and unanticipated consequences in determining the content and scope of growth management policies in three California cities. It shows that while a short time frame obfuscates a number of policy impacts, local policymakers can achieve policy objectives if they are aware of and utilize options that are available to them during the implementation process. The study suggests that despite the very real constraints imposed by state legislation and weak regional governments, local governments can more effectively deal with externalities by adopting complementary city-county policies and negotiating priorities.