This extensively revised and updated third edition of Fundamentals of Geomorphology presents an engaging and comprehensive introduction to geomorphology, exploring the world's landforms from a broad systems perspective. It reflects the latest developments in the field and includes new chapters on geomorphic materials and processes, hillslopes and changing landscapes.
This text presents a comprehensive introduction to geomorphology, exploring the world's landforms from a systems perspective, with an emphasis on change.
The book is also illustrated throughout with over 200 informative diagrams and attractive photographs, all in colour. It is supported by online resources for students and instructors.
This book examines how river systems respond to environmental change and why this understanding is needed for successful river management.
Fundamentals of Geomorphology
Examining natural and anthropogenic processes, The SAGE Handbook of Geomorphology is a comprehensive exposition of the fundamentals of geomorphology that examines form, process, and applications of the discipline.
Provides readers with the fundamentals necessary for a basic understanding of the soil landscape.
Overall, this book focuses on the current understanding of the dynamic interplay between surface processes and active tectonics.
A pioneering study that encompasses both field and laboratory research, this text explores the landscapes of mountains, rivers, and seacoasts.
The lessons contained in the Lab Manual are designed to build and heighten understanding of the text chapters.
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