03348nam 2200637 a 450 991101977430332120200520144314.0978661361995297804709756950470975695978128059012212805901229780470710760047071076497804707107770470710772(CKB)3400000000000267(SSID)ssj0000482097(PQKBManifestationID)12159552(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000482097(PQKBWorkID)10484812(PQKB)11335027(MiAaPQ)EBC661759(OCoLC)711780327(Perlego)1010505(EXLCZ)99340000000000026720100903d2011 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrArid zone geomorphology process, form and change in drylands /edited by David S.G. Thomas3rd ed.Chichester [England] ;Hoboken, N.J. Wiley-Blackwell2011xxiv, 624 p. ill., mapsBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph9780470519097 0470519096 9780470519080 0470519088 Includes bibliographical references and index.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. GeomorphologyArid regionsGeomorphology.Arid regions.551.41/5Thomas David S. G50901MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9911019774303321Arid zone geomorphology4416460UNINA