Geomorphology
The Research Frontier and Beyond - Proceedings of the 24th Binghamton Symposium in Geomorphology, 23-28 August 1993
Published in August 1993
Book
Hardback
280 pages
978-0-444-89971-2 (ISBN)
Description
Perspectives on the future directions of research in geomorphology form the major theme of this volume. Ten geomorphologists were asked to "star-gaze". that is provide opinions about the future direction of their speciality. Each paper is supported by the literature that currently defines the research frontier.
Perspectives on the future directions of research in geomorphology form the major theme of this volume. Ten geomorphologists were asked to "star-gaze". that is provide opinions about the future direction of their speciality. Each paper is supported by the literature that currently defines the research frontier.
Perspectives on the future directions of research in geomorphology form the major theme of this volume. Ten geomorphologists were asked to "star-gaze". that is provide opinions about the future direction of their speciality. Each paper is supported by the literature that currently defines the research frontier.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-444-89971-2 (9780444899712)
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J. D. Vitek | J. R. Giardino
Geomorphology: The Research Frontier and Beyond
Proceedings of the 24th Binghamton Symposium in Geomorphology, August 25, 1993
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Content
Preface. Geomorphology: the research frontier and beyond - Introduction (H. Jesse Walker). Extraterrestrial geomorphology: science and philosophy of Earthlike planetary landscapes (V.R. Baker). Human influence in geomorphology (A. Goudie). Soil geomorphology - Present dilemmas and future challenges (J. Gerrard). Mass movement; the research frontier and beyond: a geomorphological approach (D. Brunsden). Glacial geomorphology: modelling, processes and landforms (J.M. Harbor). Periglacial morphology in the 21st century (D. Barsch). The changing geomorphology of the humid tropics (A. Gupta). The research frontier and beyond: Granitic terrains (C.R. Twidale). Coastal geomorphology, through the looking glass (D.J. Sherman, B.O. Bauer). Fluvial geomorphology: where do we go from here? (D.G. Smith). List of Contributors. The Binyhamton Symposia in Geomorphology.