"I can think of no better guides than Professors Ken Gregory and John Lewin to lead the reader through the conceptual basis of this exciting science."
- Victor R. Baker, University of Arizona
"A very readable and informative introduction to the discipline for senior undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers."
- Angela Gurnell, Queen Mary University of London
"Time will tell, but this book may well mark a turning point in the way students and scientists alike perceive Earth surface processes and landforms."
- Jonathan Phillips, University of Kentucky
This student focused book provides a detailed description and analysis of the key concepts, ideas, and hypotheses that inform geomorphology.
Kenneth Gregory and John Lewin explain the basics of landform science in 20 concepts, each the subject of a substantive, cross-referenced entry. They use the idea of the ′geomorphic system′ to organise entries in four sections, with extensive web resources provided for each:
System Contexts: The Systems Approach / Uniformitarianism / Landform / Form, Process and Materials / Equilibrium / Complexity and Non Linear Dynamical Systems System Functioning: Cycles and cascades / Force-Resistance / Geomorphic work / Process Form Models System Adjustments: Timescales / Forcings / Change Trajectories / Inheritance and Sensitivity / Anthropocene Drivers for the Future: Geomorphic Hazards / Geomorphic Engineering / Design and Prediction
Aligned with the teaching literature, this innovative text provides a fully-functioning learning environment for study, revision, and even self-directed research for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of geomorphology.
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Two globally respected geomorphologists explain the basics of landform science in 20 concepts. An accessible and student focused companion to the field.
Introduction: Concepts and Geomorphology
SECTION A System contexts
The Systems Approach
Uniformitarianism
Landform
Form, Process and Materials
Equilibrium
Complexity and non linear dynamical systems
SECTION B System Functioning
Cycles
Force-Resistance
Geomorphic work
Process form models
SECTION C System Adjustments
Timescales
Forcings
Change trajectories
Inheritance
The ‘Anthropocene’
SECTION D Drivers for the Future
Geomorphic Hazards
Geomorphic Engineering
Prediction and Design
CONCLUSION
The Concept of Geomorphology
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Although there are many introductory geomorphology books, this latest contribution from Professors Gregory and Lewin is an excellent addition to the genre. They ask fundamental questions on the nature of scientific enquiry in geomorphology, on the burgeoning field of complexity studies and its interface with traditional geomorphological questions, and on the ways in which geomorphic processes relate to real world problems. The chapter on the Anthropocene illustrates well the variety of perspectives that geomorphologists have on this latest theme in geomorphology. The book is replete with boxes, web sites and recommendations for further reading. I would have appreciated having a copy of this book when I taught the introductory and follow-up geomorphology courses.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781473905757
Publisert
2014-11-13
Utgiver
Vendor
SAGE Publications Ltd
Vekt
390 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
248