State of the Earth

Akin Mabogunje is a Nigerian geographer. He was the first African president of the International Geographical Union. In 1999, he was the first African to be elected as a Foreign Associate of the United States National Academy of Sciences.

• Foreword. Preface.1. Geographical Thought Through the Ages: Prof. Horacio Capel, Barcelona.2. Geographical Perspectives: Dr. Peter Gould.3. Geographical Theories: Reginald G. Golledge.4. Geographical Methodology: Prof. Alan M. Hay, Sheffield.5. Human Transformation of the Earth's Surface and the Use (and Misuse) of Natural Resources: Prof. Neil Roberts.6. Climatic Changes and the Future of the Human Environment: Dr. Vladimir M. Kotlyakov.7. Environmental Hazards, Natural Disasters and Societal Responses: Prof. Susan Cutter.8. The Global Challenge of Migrations and Rising Population Densities: Dr. H. Ramachandran, Mussoorie.9. Market Forces, Cultural Factors and Locational Processes: Prof. David M. Smith.10. Modes of Production and Areal Differentiation: Prof. Milton Santos.11. Transportation, Trade, Tourism and the World Economy System: Prof Gabriel Wachermann.12. Spatial Financial Flows and the Growth of the Modern Industrial City: Dr. Nigel Thrift.13. The Information Revolution and Future Global Geography: Prof. Vladimir Tikunov.14. Exploration, Mapping and the Modernization of State Power: Dr. Marcelo Escolar.15. Spatial Planning and National Development: Dr. Maurice Daly, Australia.16. Core-periphery Relations in the Era of Globalization: Bertha Becker, Rio De Janeiro.17. Multinational Corporations and the Possible Demise of the Nation-state: Prof. Peter Dicken.18. Geography in the Age of Megacities: Yeu-man Yeung.