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.
By:
Michael A. Summerfield Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 280mm,
Width: 210mm,
Weight: 1.587kg ISBN:9781138837010 ISBN 10: 1138837016 Pages: 560 Publication Date:21 May 2015 Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Primary
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction 2. Endogenic Processes and Landforms 3. Exogenic Processes and Landforms 4. Endogenic-Exogenic Interactions 5. Extraterrestrial Landforms