Arid Zone Geomorphology: Process, Form and Change in Drylands, Third Edition
David S. G. ThomasOnce 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.
Content:
Chapter 1 Arid Environments: Their Nature and Extent (pages 1–16): David S. G. Thomas
Chapter 2 Tectonic Frameworks (pages 17–25): Helen Rendell
Chapter 3 Climatic Frameworks: Legacies from the Past (pages 27–52): David S. G. Thomas and Sallie L. Burrough
Chapter 4 Dryland System Variability (pages 53–60): David S. G. Thomas
Chapter 5 Extraterrestrial Arid Surface Processes (pages 61–82): Jonathan Clarke
Chapter 6 We