Description
| Product ID: | 9780582301566 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Global Geomorphology |
| Authors: | Author: Michael A. Summerfield |
| Page Count: | 560 |
| Subjects: | Geomorphology and geological surface processes, Geological surface processes (geomorphology) |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Global geomorphology is the subject of this book, working from the perspective that an adequate appreciation of landform genesis must encompass a knowledge of the large-scale framework of landscapes as well as an understanding of the smaller-scale processes which create individual landforms. 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Prentice-Hall |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 1991-04-02 |
