L'archipel Guadeloupeen en atlas

Summary

This article reviews the Atlas of Guadeloupe, produced by the C.E.G.E.T. team in Bordeaux. This atlas, presented in 36 plates with extensive scientific commentary, comprehensively maps the geographical complexity of the French overseas department of Guadeloupe, including its dispersed island structure and northern territories such as Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin. As the final work in a series, it synthesizes contributions from 38 co-authors and reflects the legacy of tropical geography established by scholars like Guy Lasserre. The atlas not only highlights the unique physical and human environments of the islands but also serves as a crucial scientific tool for more effective regional development, standing as a distinguished achievement of the French school of tropical geography.