Global geomorphology : an introduction to the study of landforms / Michael A. Summerfield.

By:

Summerfield, M. A. (Michael A.)

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: [Harlow, Essex, England) : Longman Scientific & Technical ; New York : Wiley, 1991.Description: xiv, 537 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cmISBN:

9781032292113

Subject(s):

Geomorphology

DDC classification:

551.41 20 SUM

LOC classification:

GB401.5 .S82 1991

Contents:

1. Introduction 2. Endogenic Processes and Landforms 3. Exogenic Processes and Landforms 4. Endogenic-Exogenic Interactions 5. Extraterrestrial Landforms

Summary: 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.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction 2. Endogenic Processes and Landforms 3. Exogenic Processes and Landforms 4. Endogenic-Exogenic Interactions 5. Extraterrestrial 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.

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