Mountain Geomorphology: Integrating Earth Systems - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0444515313 ISBN 13: 9780444515315

Publisher: Elsevier Science Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

"Mountain Geomorphology - Integrating Earth Systems" presents the papers of the 32nd Annual Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium, held in 2001 in advance of the United Nations-designated '2002 International Year of Mountains'. The three co-editors have collectively worked in mountain environments for over 70 years, and brought together internationally recognized experts in mountain geomorphology from 7 nations presenting research on mountain processes from around the world, including the USA, Canada, China, Europe, and South America. The volume utilizes Earth Systems as a unifying and organizing theme, examining the interactions of the four Earth "spheres" (Lithosphere, Biosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere) in the context of geomorphic processes in mountain environments.The volume is also a "Festschrift" in honor of Professor John D. "Jack" Vitek, long-time editor of Geomorphology and an outstanding mentor to each of the three co-editors. The papers presented in the volume represent cutting-edge examinations of mountain landforms, geomorphic processes in mountains, and the application of advanced remote sensing and Geographic Information Science technologies for the study of mountain geomorphology. The book should be of interest to all geomorphologists, and to physical geographers and geologists interested in mountain environments. "Mountain Geomorphology - Integrating Earth Systems" is the only book of its kind, and stands as a testament to the importance of mountains as locations for studying the interaction of geomorphic processes within an Earth Systems perspective.

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier Science Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0444515313
• ISBN 13: 9780444515315
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 406
• Editor: Butler D.R., Walsh S.J., Malanson G.P.