Fundamentals of Geomorphology

by Richard Huggett, Emma Shuttleworth

Overview

This revised and updated edition continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring the world’s landforms from a broad systems perspective. It covers the basics of Earth surface forms and processes, while reflecting on the latest developments in the field. Fundamentals of Geomorphology begins with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology, including its relation to society, process and form, history, and geomorphic systems, and moves on to discuss:

• Structure: structural landforms associated with plate tectonics and those associated with volcanoes, and folds, faults, and joints.

• Process and form: 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; extraterrestrial landforms; and landscape evolution, a discussion of ancient landforms.

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, it includes guides to further reading, chapter summaries, and an extensive glossary of key terms. The book is also illustrated throughout with over 200 informative diagrams and attractive photographs, all in colour. It is supported by online resources for students and instructors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032169637
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/22/2022
Series:	Routledge Fundamentals of Physical Geography
Edition description:	5th ed.
Pages:	682
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Richard Huggett is Honorary Research Fellow in Physical Geography at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom.

Emma Shuttleworth is a Lecturer in Physical Geography at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom.

Table of Contents

Part I Introducing Landforms and Landscapes 1 What Is Geomorphology? 2 Introducing Process and Form 3 Introducing History 4 Geomorphology and The Earth System 5 Life and Humans As Geomorphic Agents Part II Endogenic Processes 6 Plate Tectonics And Associated Structural Landforms 7 Volcanoes, Folds, And Faults Part III Exogenic Processes 8 Weathering And Associated Landforms 9 Weathering Products: Regolith And Soils 10 Hillslopes 11 Fluvial Landscapes 12 Glacial And Glaciofluvial Landscapes 13 Periglacial Landscapes 14 Aeolian Landscapes 15 Coastal Landscapes 16 Karst Landscapes 17 Planetary Landscapes Part IV Deep-Time Perspectives 18 Long-Term Geomorphology Appendix One: The Geological Timescale

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