Fundamentals of Geomorphology

by Richard Huggett

The new fourth edition of Fundamentals of Geomorphology continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the subject by discussing the latest developments in the field, as well as covering the basics of Earth surface forms and processes. The revised edition has an improved logically cohesive structure, added recent material on Quaternary environments and landscapes, landscape evolution and tectonics, as well as updated information in fast-changing areas such as the application of dating techniques, digital terrain modelling, historical contingency, preglacial landforms, neocatastrophism, and biogeomorphology. The book begins with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology, process and form, history, and geomorphic systems, and moves on to Featuring over 400 illustrations, diagrams, and tables, 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, and providing guides to further reading, chapter summaries, and an extensive glossary of key terms, this is an indispensable undergraduate level textbook for students of physical geography.

Genres: Geography, Science, Science Nature, Reference, Geology

578 pages, Paperback

First published June 22, 2002

About the author

Richard Huggett is a retired university lecturer and huge fan of science fact, fantasy, and fiction. He lives in Cheshire and spends most of his time writing. And directing amateur musicals and concerts. And drinking coffee. He has written about twenty academic books. The Multiversal Chronicles is his first venture into fiction, going boldly where he has never gone before.

Reviews

[Selin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ders kitabı olarak kullansam da okurken büyük keyif aldığım bir kitap oldu. Kesinlikle bana bir şeyler kattığını hissettim.

[Riley · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is like a long list of land forms that exist. Unfortunately it fails to adequately explain _how_ they came to be, _how_ we know how they came to be or provide _photographs_ of these geomorphological phenomena.

Eye opening to some of the possibilities of geomorphology but ultimately very shallow.

[Vinay]

Good book