Arid Zone Geomorphology (eBook)

Process, Form and Change in Drylands

David S. G. Thomas (Herausgeber)

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2011 | 3. Auflage
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
9780470710760 (ISBN)

Infos

The new edition of Arid Zone Geomorphology aims to encapsulate the advances that have been made in recent years in the investigation and explanation of landforms and geomorphological processes in drylands. Building on the success of the previous two editions, the Third Edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. Whilst this latest edition will remain a comprehensive reference to the subject, the book has been restructured to include regional case studies throughout to enhance student understanding and is clearly defined into five distinct sections; Firstly, the book introduces the reader to Large Scale Controls and Variability in Drylands and then moves on to consider Surface Processes and Characteristics; The Work of Water, The Work of the Wind. The book concludes with a section on Living with Dryland Geomorphology that includes a chapter on geomorphological hazards and the human impact on these environments.

Once again, recognised world experts in the field have been invited to contribute chapters in order to present a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of current knowledge about the processes shaping the landscape of deserts and arid regions. In order to broaden the appeal of the Third Edition, the book has been reduced in extent by 100 pages and the Regional chapters have been omitted in favour of the inclusion of key regional case studies throughout the book. The Editor is also considering the inclusion of a supplementary website that could include further images, problems and case studies.

Autor

David S. G. Thomas is a scientist and geographer. He was born in Buckland Hospital, Dover, Kent, UK, in 1958. He is professor of geography at the University of Oxford, and a professorial fellow of Hertford College, Oxford.

Rezensionen

"I highly recommend the landmark and important book Arid Zone
Geomorphology: Process, Form and Change in Drylands by David S. G.
Thomas, to any students, specialists in the field, policy makers,
business leaders, and anyone interested in this critical and
fascinating field. This book will guide both students and
professionals in many disciplines and professionals toward a deeper
and richer understanding of the importance of arid regions, and the
processes at work in these amazing areas of our planet." (Blog
Business World, 27 October 2011)

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.2.2011
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geografie / Kartografie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geologie
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Schlagworte: Advances • Arid • Book • CASE • Comprehensive • earth sciences • Edition • Field • Geographie • Geography • Geologie u. Geophysik • Geology & Geophysics • Geomorphologie • geomorphology • Geowissenschaften • investigation • Latest • latest developments • New • physical geography • Physiogeographie • previous • Reference • regional • restructured • Student • Subject • Success • Third • Trockengebiet • two editions • years • Zone
• ISBN-13: 9780470710760 / 9780470710760