This text provides, at first glance, a compilation of case studies focused on land use issues and policies in developing countries. Of perhaps more interest, however, is Chapter 4 in Part one, Introduction, and Chapter 12 in Part three, Conclusion. Chapter 4 introduces the approach used in the analysis of the seven case studies presented in Part two. Unlike many other texts comprising case study compilations, the approach presented in Chapter 4 and used for the case study analyses provides a useful reference framework for both this text and for future analysis of land use polices for other issues and/or countries beyond those presented here. The emphasis is on the problem context, the key causes, policies to address these and indicators that assess the outcome. The case study chapters themselves could be considered to be lacking in detail, but nevertheless are useful summaries. Chapter 12 summarises the preceding sections in a useful comparative analysis of the case studies, bringing to the fore the same emphasis on the problem context, causes, policies and indicators of assessment. Remaining chapters in the Introduction and Conclusion discuss land use issues, the future strategic agenda for both science and policy, the concept of sustainable development and governance and a critical analysis of land use policies generally. I would recommend the text for both policy makers and postgraduate students concerned with land use planning as it provides a useful framework for policy analysis alongside the case studies by way of illustration of implementation.