{"product_id":"the-sage-handbook-of-geomorphology","title":"The Sage Handbook of Geomorphology","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeomorphology is the study of the Earth?s diverse physical land-surface features and the dynamic processes that shape these features. Examining natural and anthropogenic processes, The SAGE Handbook of Geomorphology is a comprehensive exposition of the fundamentals of geomorphology that examines form, process, and applications of the discipline. Organized into five substantive sections, the Handbook is an overview of: • Foundations and Relevance: including the nature and scope of geomorphology; the origins and development of geomorphology; the role and character of theory in geomorphology; geomorphology and environmental management; and geomorphology and society • Techniques and Approaches: including observations and experiments; geomorphological mapping; the significance of models; process and form; dating surfaces and sediment; remote sensing in geomorphology; GIS in geomorphology; biogeomorphology; human activity • Process and Environment: including the evolution of regolith; weathering; fluids, flows and fluxes; sediment transport and deposition; hill slopes; riverine environments; glacial geomorphology; periglacial environments; coastal environments; aeolian environments; tropical environments; karst and karst processes • Environmental Change: including landscape evolution and tectonics; interpreting quaternary environments; environmental change; disturbance and responses to geomorphic systems • Conclusion: including challenges and perspectives; and a concluding review The Handbook has contributions from 48 international authors and was initially organized by the International Association of Geomorphologists. This will be a much-used and much-cited reference for researchers in Geomorphology, Physical Geography and the Environmental Sciences. Read more\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GENRES BSTIN Higher Education Textbooks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":62421048295794,"sku":"1446295842 - PB","price":93.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":62421048328562,"sku":"1446295842 - HB","price":167.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/6889\/0482\/files\/51v-RqP1E2L.jpg?v=1790673226","url":"https:\/\/universalreads.com\/products\/the-sage-handbook-of-geomorphology","provider":"Universal reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}