Fundamentals of Geomorphology

This extensively revised and updated edition continues to present an engaging and comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring the world's landforms from a broad systems perspective. It reflects on the latest developments in the field and includes new chapters on geomorphic materials and processes, hillslopes and changing landscapes. "Fundamentals of Geomorphology" is an engaging and comprehensive introduction to geomorphology. Starting with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology and the geomorphic system, geomorphic materials and processes, and the quest of process and historical geomorphologists, it moves on to discuss: structure: landforms resulting from, or influenced by, the endogenic agencies of tectonic and volcanic processes, geological structures, and rock types; process and form: landforms resulting from, or influenced by, the exogenic agencies of weathering, running water, flowing ice and meltwater, ground ice and frost, the wind, and the sea; and, history: earth surface history, giving a discussion of Quaternary landforms and ancient landforms, including the origin of old plains, relict, exhumed, and stagnant landscape features, and evolutionary aspects of landscape change. "Fundamentals of Geomorphology" provides a stimulating and innovative perspective on the key topics and debates within the field of geomorphology. Written in an accessible and lively manner, it includes guides to further reading, chapter summaries, and an extensive glossary of key terms. The book is also illustrated throughout with over 200 informative diagrams and attractive photographs, including a colour plate section.

ISBN 0415390842   Volumes 1 ISBN13 9780415390842 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 1030 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd   Published in London Imprint Routledge   Series title Routledge Fundamentals of Physical Geography Format Paperback   Previous ISBN 9780415241465 Publication date 26 Jul 2007   Height (mm) 246 Library of Congress 2006039034   Width (mm) 189 DEWEY 551.41   Spine width (mm) 23 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Undergraduate Pages 488

Pt. I		Introducing landforms and landscapes		1
1		What is geomorphology?		3
2		The geomorphic system		31
3		Geomorphic materials and processes		49
Pt. II		Structure		95
4		Large-scale tectonic and structural landforms		97
5		Small-scale tectonic and structural landforms		116
Pt. III		Process and form		151
6		Weathering and related landforms		153
7		Hillslopes		166
8		Karst landscapes		183
9		Fluvial landscapes		220
10		Glacial and glaciofluvial landscapes		246
11		Periglacial landscapes		277
12		Aeolian landscapes		296
13		Coastal landscapes		316
Pt. IV		History		349
14		Quaternary landscapes		351
15		Ancient landscapes		378
App		The geological timescale		409

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