{"product_id":"geomorphology-the-mechanics-and-chemistry-of-landscapes-paperback-9780521519786","title":"Geomorphology; The Mechanics and Chemistry of Landscapes (Paperback) 9780521519786","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGeomorphology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Mechanics and Chemistry of Landscapes\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA modern, quantitative, process-oriented approach to geomorphology and the role of Earth surface processes in shaping landforms, starting from basic principles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert S. Anderson (Author), Suzanne P. Anderson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521519786, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 17 June 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e651 pages, 578 b\/w illus.  10 tables  185 exercises\u003cbr\u003e27.7 x 21.9 x 3 cm, 1.79 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'The authors encourage us to study geomorphology by successfully demonstrating that it is the ability to formally express geomorphic processes that makes it true science … Anyone pursuing studies of surface processes should have Geomorphology on his or her shelf. For libraries in earth-science institutions it is a must.' Piotr Migo?, Geologos\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis textbook provides a modern, quantitative and process-oriented approach to equip students with the tools to understand geomorphology. Insight into the interpretation of landscapes is developed from basic principles and simple models, and by stepping through the equations that capture the essence of the mechanics and chemistry of landscapes. Boxed worked examples and real-world applications bring the subject to life for students, allowing them to apply the theory to their own experience. The book covers cutting edge topics, including the revolutionary cosmogenic nuclide dating methods and modeling, highlights links to other Earth sciences through up-to-date summaries of current research, and illustrates the importance of geomorphology in understanding environmental changes.  Setting up problems as a conservation of mass, ice, soil, or heat, this book arms students with tools to fully explore processes, understand landscapes, and to participate in this rapidly evolving field.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Whole Earth morphology\u003cbr\u003e 3. Large scale morphology: the roles of geophysics\u003cbr\u003e 4. Tectonic geomorphology\u003cbr\u003e 5. Atmospheric processes and climate\u003cbr\u003e 6. Establishing timing in the landscape: dating methods\u003cbr\u003e 7. Weathering\u003cbr\u003e 8. Glaciers and glacial geology\u003cbr\u003e 9. Periglacial forms and processes\u003cbr\u003e 10. Hillslopes\u003cbr\u003e 11. Water in the landscape\u003cbr\u003e 12. Rivers\u003cbr\u003e 13. Bedrock channel incision\u003cbr\u003e 14. Sediment transport mechanics\u003cbr\u003e 15. Eolian processes and forms\u003cbr\u003e 16. Coastal geomorphology\u003cbr\u003e 17. Geomorphology of big floods\u003cbr\u003e 18. Whole landscapes\u003cbr\u003e Appendix A. Physics\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B. Mathematics\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Physical geography \u0026amp; topography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physical geography \u0026amp; topography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physical%20geography%20\u0026amp;%20topography%20%5BRGB%5D%22\"\u003eRGB\u003c\/a\u003e], Geological surface processes [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geological surface processes\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geological%20surface%20processes%20%5Bgeomorphology%5D%20%5BRBGD%5D%22\"\u003egeomorphology RBGD\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46001687658776,"sku":"9780521519786","price":57.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521519786i_5187dd13-e6c2-414e-b65e-a765c9be2000.jpg?v=1691383550","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/geomorphology-the-mechanics-and-chemistry-of-landscapes-paperback-9780521519786","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}