Geomorphology
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Overview
The third edition of Theoretical Geomorphology is completely rewritten and up-dated including fractal geometry, general systems theory and problems of "roads to chaos". It also includes the mechanics of slope formation, the theory of river action, the system theory of landscape evolution, the theory of aquatic effects, the theory of glacial and periglacial forms and the theory of aeolian and desert features. The reader will find a complete review of the theory of the genesis of the Earth's surface features.Editorials
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This third edition (previous eds.: 1961, 1970) has been rewritten and updated to include fractal geometry, general systems theory and problems of "roads to chaos." It also includes the mechanics of slope formation, the theories of river action, aquatic effects, glacial and periglacial forms, the theory of aeolian and desert features and a review of the theory of the genesis of the Earth's surface features. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
July 31, 2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Pages
448
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9783642756610