Two globally respected geomorphologists explain the basics of landform science in 20 concepts. An accessible and student focused companion to the field.
Two globally respected geomorphologists explain the basics of landform science in 20 concepts. An accessible and student focused companion to the field.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Ken Gregory obtained his BSc, PhD and DSc from the University of London, was made CBE in 2007 for services to geography and higher education, and is currently President of the British Society for Geomorphology. Research interests include river channel change and management, palaeohydrology and the development of physical geography, and he has written more than 140 papers, authored and edited 30 books including The Earth's Land Surface (2010) and The SAGE Handbook of Geomorphology (2011). He has 3 Honorary degrees, and received the Founder's Medal of the Royal Geographical Society (1993), the Linton award of the BGRG (1999), and the Geographical medal of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (2000).
Inhaltsangabe
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
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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