Fundamentals of Geomorphology / Edition 4

by Richard Huggett

Overview

The new fourth edition of Fundamentals of Geomorphology continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the subject by discussing the latest developments in the field, as well as covering the basics of Earth surface forms and processes.

The revised edition has an improved logically cohesive structure, added recent material on Quaternary environments and landscapes, landscape evolution and tectonics, as well as updated information in fast-changing areas such as the application of dating techniques, digital terrain modelling, historical contingency, preglacial landforms, neocatastrophism, and biogeomorphology. The book begins with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology, process and form, history, and geomorphic systems, and moves on to discuss:

• Endogenic processes: structural landforms associated with plate tectonics and those associated with volcanoes, impact craters, and folds, faults, and joints.
• Exogenic processes: landforms resulting from, or influenced by, the exogenic agencies of weathering, running water, flowing ice and meltwater, ground ice and frost, the wind, and the sea; landforms developed on limestone; and long-term geomorphology, a discussion of ancient landforms, including palaeosurfaces, stagnant landscape features, and evolutionary aspects of landscape change.

Featuring over 400 illustrations, diagrams, and tables, Fundamentals of Geomorphology provides a stimulating and innovative perspective on the key topics and debates within the field of geomorphology. Written in an accessible and lively manner, and providing guides to further reading, chapter summaries, and an extensive glossary of key terms, this is an indispensable undergraduate level textbook for students of physical geography.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138940659
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/21/2016
Series:	Routledge Fundamentals of Physical Geography
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	578
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Richard John Huggett is a retired Reader in Physical Geography at the University of Manchester, UK.

Table of Contents

List of figures

List of plates

List of tables

List of boxes

Series editor’s preface

Author’s preface to fourth edition

Author’s preface to third edition

Author’s preface to second edition

Author’s preface to first edition

Acknowledgements

Part I

Introducing landforms and landscapes

1 What is geomorphology?

2 Introducing process and form

3 Introducing history

4 Geomorphology and the Earth system

Part II

Endogenic processes

5 Plate tectonics and associated structural landforms

6 Volcanoes, impact craters, folds, and faults

Part III

Exogenic processes

7 Weathering and associated landforms

8 Hillslopes

9 Fluvial landscapes

10 Glacial and glaciofluvial landscapes

11 Periglacial landscapes

12 Aeolian landscapes

13 Coastal landscapes

14 Karst landscapes

15 Long-term geomorphology

Appendix: The geological timescale

Glossary

Bibliography

Index

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"The new edition retains the advantages of the old - a concise yet meaty presentation of fundamental geomorphic concepts - with new material and organization that enhance the user-friendliness. No other text integrates as well the historical and process approaches to geomorphology, and does as much justice to both cutting-edge and classical theoretical notions." Jonathan D. Phillips, Professor, University of Kentucky, USA.

"In this third edition, Richard J. Huggett presents a very sensible, wide-ranging, well-illustrated, comprehensive and modern treatment of the subject which should continue to be attractive for introductory undergraduate courses in Geomorphology. It is almost certainly the best available text at this level." Andrew Goudie, Emeritus Professor in Geography, University of Oxford, UK.

'This is a highly engaging, readable and clearly illustrated text that provides an excellent foundation to the fundamental principals of geomorphology. Students will undoubtedly benefit from the balanced way in which geological and geomorphological processes and landforms are integrated within a systems framework.' – Paul Brewer, University of Wales, Aberystwyth

'This stimulating book captures the essence of geomorphology. It lucidly intregrates structure, process, form and history of the Earth’s land surface into a concise text that is ideal for students.' – Julian Murton, Department of Geography, University of Sussex, UK

'The new edition retains the advantages of the old - a concise yet meaty presentation of fundamental geomorphic concepts - with new material and organization that enhance the user-friendliness. No other text integrates as well the historical and process approaches to geomorphology, and does as much justice to both cutting-edge and classical theoretical notions.' – Jonathan D. Phillips, Professor, University of Kentucky, USA

'In this third edition, Richard J. Huggett presents a very sensible, wide-ranging, well-illustrated, comprehensive and modern treatment of the subject which should continue to be attractive for introductory undergraduate courses in Geomorphology. It is almost certainly the best available text at this level.' – Andrew Goudie, Emeritus Professor in Geography, University of Oxford, UK

Editorial Reviews

Fundamentals of Geomorphology is notable for its breadth, its international perspective, its clarity of expression and the excellence of its illustrative material. This new edition also reflects important new developments in the discipline with its treatment of the Anthropocene and of Planetary Landscapes. It also reflects the growing importance of digital resources as aids to teaching and comprehension.

Andrew Goudie, University of Oxford, UK.

Richard Huggett is a master of synthesis in the geosciences, and it shows (again) in this edition of the book with Emma Shuttleworth. No other text covers geomorphology as thoroughly but concisely or does as well by mainstream and traditional conepts as well as cutting-edge ideas.

Jonathan Phillips, Professor (emeritus) of Earth Surface Systems, University of Kentucky, USA.

From the Publisher