Global Geomorphology
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences, Geology, Geography, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Human Geography
| Author: | Michael A. Summerfield | ISBN: | 9781317885108 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | May 12, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Michael A. Summerfield |
| ISBN: | 9781317885108 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | May 12, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
The plate tectonics revolution in the earth sciences has provided a valuable new framework for understanding long-term landform development.
This innovative text provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of global geomorphology, with the emphasis placed on large-scale processes and phenomena. Integrating global tectonics into the study of landforms and incorporating planetary geomorphology as a major component the author discusses the impact of climatic change and the role of catastrophic events on landform genesis and includes a comprehensive study of surface geomorphic processes.
The plate tectonics revolution in the earth sciences has provided a valuable new framework for understanding long-term landform development.
This innovative text provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of global geomorphology, with the emphasis placed on large-scale processes and phenomena. Integrating global tectonics into the study of landforms and incorporating planetary geomorphology as a major component the author discusses the impact of climatic change and the role of catastrophic events on landform genesis and includes a comprehensive study of surface geomorphic processes.
