This extensively revised restructured & updated edition continues to present an engaging & comprehensive introduction to the subject exploring the worlds landforms from a broad systems perspective. It covers the basics of Earth surface forms & processes while reflecting on the latest developments in the field. Fundamentals of Geomorphology begins with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology process & form history & geomorphic systems & moves on to discuss: structure: structural landforms associated with plate tectonics & those associated with volcanoes impact craters & folds faults & joints process & form: landforms resulting from or influenced by the exogenic agencies of weathering running water flowing ice & meltwater ground ice & frost the wind & the sea; landforms developed on limestone; & landscape evolution a discussion of ancient landforms including palaeosurfaces stagnant landscape features & evolutionary aspects of landscape change. This third edition has been fully updated to include a clearer initial explanation of the nature of geomorphology of land surface process & form & of l&-surface change over different timescales. The text has been restructured to incorporate information on geomorphic materials & processes at more suitable points in the book. Finally historical geomorphology has been integrated throughout the text to reflect the importance of history in all aspects of geomorphology. Fundamentals of Geomorphology provides a stimulating & innovative perspective on the key topics & debates within the field of geomorphology. Written in an accessible & lively manner it
Includes:: guides to further reading chapter summaries & an extensive glossary of key terms. The book is also illustrated throughout with over 200 informative diagrams & attractive photographs all in colour.