Fundamentals of Geomorphology (Routledge Fundamentals of Physical Geography) - Softcover

Huggett, Richard; Shuttleworth, Emma

Softcover

ISBN 10: 103216963X ISBN 13: 9781032169637

Publisher: Routledge, 2022

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Richard Huggett is Honorary Research Fellow in Physical Geography at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom.

Emma Shuttleworth is a Lecturer in Physical Geography at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom.

From the Back Cover

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 103216963X
• ISBN 13: 9781032169637
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 624