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Fundamentals of geomorphology /

Huggett, Richard J.

Fundamentals of geomorphology / Richard John Huggett. - Fourth edition. - NY : Routledge, 2017. - xxxiv, 543 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm - Routledge fundamentals of physical geography series. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 492-520) and index.

Part I Introducing Landforms and Landscapes

1 What Is Geomorphology?

2 Introducing Process and Form

3 Introducing History

4 Geomorphology and The Earth System

5 Life and Humans As Geomorphic Agents

Part II Endogenic Processes

6 Plate Tectonics And Associated Structural Landforms

7 Volcanoes, Folds, And Faults

Part III Exogenic Processes

8 Weathering And Associated Landforms

9 Weathering Products: Regolith And Soils

10 Hillslopes

11 Fluvial Landscapes

12 Glacial And Glaciofluvial Landscapes

13 Periglacial Landscapes

14 Aeolian Landscapes

15 Coastal Landscapes

16 Karst Landscapes

17 Planetary Landscapes

Part IV Deep-Time Perspectives

18 Long-Term Geomorphology

Appendix One: The Geological Timescale

Fundamentals of Geomorphology provides a stimulating and innovative perspective on the key topics and debates within the field of geomorphology. Written in an accessible and lively manner, it includes guides to further reading, chapter summaries, and an extensive glossary of key terms. 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.

ISBN: 9781138940642 (hardback : alk. paper) 9781138940659 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2016025168

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Geomorphology.

LC Class. No.: GB401.5 / .H845 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 551.41 / HUG