Fundamentals of geomorphology
By: Huggett, Richard J
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Contributor(s): Shuttleworth, Emma.
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BookSeries: Routledge fundamentals of physical geography.Publisher: Londres Routledge 2023Edition: 5ª edición.Description: 624 páginas Ilustraciones.ISBN: 9781032169637.Subject(s): Geomorphology | GeomorfologíaDDC classification: 551.41 Summary: "This revised and updated edition continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring the world's landforms from a broad systems perspective. It covers the basics of Earth surface forms and processes, while reflecting on the latest developments in the field. Fundamentals of Geomorphology begins with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology, including its relation to society, process and form, history, and geomorphic systems, and moves on to discuss: Structure: structural landforms associated with plate tectonics and those associated with volcanoes, and folds, faults, and joints. Process and form: landforms resulting from, or influenced by, the exogenic agencies of weathering, running water, flowing ice and meltwater, ground ice and frost, the wind, and the sea; landforms developed on limestone; extraterrestrial landforms; and landscape evolution, a discussion of ancient landforms. 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"--
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Biblioteca Lillo Estanterías | Colección alta demanda | 551.41 H8915 2023 (Browse shelf) | Available | CN1002 Geografía y Geomorfología | 03667 | |
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Biblioteca Lillo Estanterías | Colección alta demanda | 551.41 H8915 2023 (Browse shelf) | Available | CN1002 Geografía y Geomorfología | 03668 |
"First edition published by Routledge 2002. Fourth edition published by Routledge 2017" -- Title page verso.
"This revised and updated edition continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring the world's landforms from a broad systems perspective. It covers the basics of Earth surface forms and processes, while reflecting on the latest developments in the field. Fundamentals of Geomorphology begins with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology, including its relation to society, process and form, history, and geomorphic systems, and moves on to discuss: Structure: structural landforms associated with plate tectonics and those associated with volcanoes, and folds, faults, and joints. Process and form: landforms resulting from, or influenced by, the exogenic agencies of weathering, running water, flowing ice and meltwater, ground ice and frost, the wind, and the sea; landforms developed on limestone; extraterrestrial landforms; and landscape evolution, a discussion of ancient landforms. 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"--
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