The earth's land surface: landforms and processes in geomorphology

An excellent source of information for anyone who needs a well-informed, easyto use reference volume to introduce them to the fascinating complexities of the earth's land surface, past, present and future' - Professor Angela Gurnell, Department of Geography, Queen Mary, University of London. 'A concise but comprehensive guide to geomorphology which is characterised by a very clear text, superbly useful tables, and some mini-biographies of some of the leading figures in the discipline. It is particularly strong on the different types of geomorphological environments, including those of cities' - Professor Andrew Goudie, University of Oxford. This introductory text details the land surface of the earth in a readable style covering the major issues, key themes and sensitivities of the environments/landscape. Emphasising the major ideas and their development, each chapter includes case studies and details of influential scientists (not necessarily geomorphologists) who have contributed to the progressof understanding. Providing a very clear explanation of the understanding achieved and of the debates that have arisen, the book is comprised of 12 chapters in four sections: Visualising the land surface explains and explores the composition of the land surface and outlines how it has been studied; Dynamics ofthe land surface considers the dynamics affecting the earth's land surface including its influences, processes and the changes that have occurred; Environments of the land surface looks to understand the land surface in major world regions highlighting differences between the areas; and, Management of the landsurface is an examination of the current and future prospects of the management of the earth's land surface. With comprehensive pedagogical features including full colour plates, further reading, questions for discussion and glossary, this original, lively text is authored by one of the leading experts in the field and will be core reading for first and second year undergraduates on allphysical geography courses. INDICE: Preface PART ONE: VISUALIZING THE LAND SURFACE Recognizing the Land Surface Study of the Land Surface PART TWO: DYNAMICS OF THE LAND SURFACE Controls Affecting the Land Surface Processes and Dynamics of the Land Surface PART THREE: LANDFORM EVOLUTION The Changing Surface - Evolution of Landscapes PART FOUR: ENVIRONMENTS OF THE LAND SURFACE World Land Surface Landscapes Polar Regions: Arctic, Antarctic and High Latitudes Temperate and Mediterranean Environments Arid Environments Humid and Seasonally Humid Tropics Urban Landscapes PART FIVE: MANAGEMENT OF THE LAND SURFACE - FUTURE PROSPECTS Future Land Surfaces: Management of change Glossary

• ISBN: 978-1-84860-620-3
• Editorial: Sage Publications
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 360
• Fecha Publicación: 31/03/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés