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GeomorphologyFourth Edition
Dale F. Ritter, R. Craig Kochel, and Jerry R. Miller
Geomorphology has undergone a dramatic change in scope and philosophy over the last several decades. It has expanded from focusing merely on the evolutionary development of landforms to being a more applied discipline, linked with others in solving problems associated with global change and environmental stress. Today’s students must understand the processes involved in landform creation. Even those examining the subject historically need to grasp surficial process mechanics before analyzing the effects of past climatic or tectonic phenomena or predicting those of the future. Process Geomorphology provides an accessible introduction to the subject and assumes only a minimal background in physical or historical geology. Whether approaching geomorphology from the perspective of hydrology, engineering, geology, pedology, forestry, or any other earth science, the process approach makes this text a practical choice. A wealth of photos and diagrams aids in understanding the concepts presented in the text. The authors include an extensive bibliography for readers who wish to pursue a particular topic in greater depth.
$64.95 list, 560 pages 10-digit ISBN: 1-57766-461-2 13-digit ISBN: 978-1-57766-461-1 © 2002 “A great text with excellent detail. Definitely the best on the market.” — Robert R. Young, University of British Columbia “This is an outstanding standard text I’ve been using since the first edition. I’m delighted Waveland Press has not only continued its availability, but also made it so much more affordable for students. Thank you!” — Robert E. Nelson, Colby College Table of Contents 1. Process Geomorphology: An Introduction Introduction / The Basics of Process Geomorphology / Summary 2. Internal Forces and Climate Introduction / The Endogenic Effect / Climatic Geomorphology / Summary 3. Chemical Weathering and Soils Introduction / Decomposition / Soils / Summary 4. Physical Weathering, Mass Movement, and Slopes Introduction / Physical Weathering / Physical Properties of Unconsolidated Debris / Mass Movements of Slope Materials / Slope Profiles / Summary 5. The Drainage Basin—Development, Morphometry, and Hydrology Introduction / Slope Hydrology and Runoff Generation / Initiation of Channels and the Drainage Network / Basin Hydrology / Basin Denudation / Summary 6. Fluvial Processes Introduction / The River Channel / Sediment in Channels / The Quasi-Equilibrium Condition / Channel Patterns / Rivers, Equilibrium, and Time / Summary 7. Fluvial Landforms Introduction / Floodplains / Fluvial Terraces / Piedmont Environment: Fans and Pediments / Deltas / Summary 8. Wind Processes and Landforms Introduction / The Resisting Environment / The Driving Force / Entrainment and Transportation / Summary 9. Glaciers and Glacial Mechanics Introduction / Glacial Origins and Types / The Mass Balance / The Movement of Glaciers / Ice Structures / Summary 10. Glacial Erosion, Deposition, and Landforms Introduction / Erosional Processes and Features / Minor Subglacial Features / Deposits and Depositional Features / Summary 11. Periglacial Processes and Landforms Introduction / Permafrost and Ground Ice / Periglacial Processes / Periglacial Landforms / Landforms Associated with Permafrost / Environmental and Engineering Considerations / Summary 12. Karst—Processes and Landforms Introduction / The Processes and Their Controls / Karst Rocks—The Resisting Framework / Karst Hydrology and Drainage Characteristics / Surficial Landforms / Limestone Caves / Summary 13. Coastal Processes and Landforms Introduction / Coastal Processes / Beaches / Coastal Topography / Shoreline Change / Barrier Islands / Summary
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