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This volume, also available as part of the collection
"Geomorphology: Critical Concepts in Geography" [set ISBN
0-415-27608-X], constitutes an instant archive of esential
benchmark papers and makes available in one place key published
material on its area.
Mountains represent one of the most inspiring and attractive
natural features on the surface of the earth. Visually, they
dominate the landscape. However, the increasing realization of the
fragility of mountain areas because of changes in land use,
management and climate, combined with an understanding of their
importance for water and other natural resources, has resulted in a
growing interest in mountain environments.;Written by a team of
international experts, this book is divided into three sections,
which consider historical, functional and applied mountain
geomorphology from both global and local perspectives. Historical
mountain geomorphology focuses on the evolution of landforms.
Functional mountain geomorphology emphasises the interacation
between processes and landforms, while applied mountain
geomorphology concerns the interrelationships between
geomorphological processes and society.
Mountains represent one of the most inspiring and attractive
natural features on the surface of the earth. Visually, they
dominate the landscape. However, the increasing realization of the
fragility of mountain areas because of changes in land use,
management and climate, combined with an understanding of their
importance for water and other natural resources, has resulted in a
growing interest in mountain environments in recent years. Hence,
Mountain Geomorphology represents a timely and unique contribution
to the literature. Written by a team of international experts, this
book is divided into three sections, which consider historical,
functional and applied mountain geomorphology from both global and
local perspectives. Historical mountain geomorphology focuses on
the evolution of landforms. Functional mountain geomorphology
emphasises the interaction between processes and landforms, while
applied mountain geomorphology concerns the interrelationships
between geomorphological processes and society. Mountain
Geomorphology is a valuable source of information for students
studying mountain geomorphology, and also for academics and
research scientists interested in mountain environments.
How will global environmental change affect the landscape and our
interaction with it? Apart from climate change, there are other
important catalysts of landscape change, including relief,
hydroclimate and runoff, sea level variations and human activity.
This volume summarizes the state-of-the-art concerning the
geomorphic implications of global environmental change, analyzing
such effects on lakes, rivers, coasts, reefs, rainforests,
savannas, deserts, glacial features, and mountains. Providing a
benchmark statement from the world s leading geomorphologists on
the current state of, and potential changes to, the environment,
this book is invaluable for advanced courses on geomorphology and
environmental science, and as a reference for research scientists.
Interdisciplinary in scope, with a primary audience of Earth and
environmental scientists, geographers, geomorphologists and
ecologists, it also has a wider reach to those concerned with the
social, economic and political issues raised by global
environmental change, and is useful to policy makers and
environmental managers.
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