Glacial Geology: An Introduction for Engineers and Earth Scientists (Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering & Social Studies) - Hardcover
An introduction for courses that involve some knowledge of glacial geology and sediments of formerly glaciated terrains. The early chapters describe depositional processes at modern glacier and ice-sheet margins relating sediments and landforms in recurring "landsystems" Later chapters portray the distribution of these landsystems in Pleistocene glaciated terrains of the mid-latitudes, focussing on commonly encountered problems in various fields from stratigraphic and sedimentological investigations to construction problems relating to roads and dams. The resulting text is a summation of a large body of literature previously accessible only to specialists. A substantial reference list is complemented by cross-references throughout.
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- PublisherPergamon
- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 0080302645
- ISBN 13 9780080302645
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages431
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. A Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies publication. This well-illustrated book seeks to provide a summation of a large body of literature that 'hitherto (1983) could only be found by specialists.' There is a substantial reference list which is 'complemented by cross-references throughout.' Sober grey cover with black titles and b/w photograph of a glacier. The corners are bumped; the front top right-hand one in particular. Some minor scuffing at the head and tail of the spine. Main condition-related issue is the fact this was a library book (Aberdeen University) and some of the library paraphernalia remains in part e.g. there are the remains of a partially removed bookplate and check-out list on the front pastedown and endpaper respectively (see image). There do not appear to be any further examples of library provenance elsewhere. Most of the pages exhibit some peripheral tanning but this does not generally impact on the book's many graphs, tables, diagrams; nor on the clarity of the text. pp. xiv, 408/8vo. More photos/information on request. Please note that, depending on destination, we may request an additional payment to cover any extra shipping/postage charges. Abe2310. Seller Inventory # ABE-1678377821549
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