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Principles of Geomorphology

1954; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 78; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/00010694-195408000-00023

1538-9243

William D. Thornbury,

Geology and Paleoclimatology Research

ln writing a textbook on Principles of Geomorphology, I have been guided by two firm convictions. The first of these is that world landscapes cannot be properly interpreted unless the many complex factors which have influenced their evolution are fully appreciated. With this in mind, I have included early in the book a chapter on fundamental concepts, despite the fact that some of the principles discussed in this chapter can not be fully appreciated until much of the book has been read. Secondly, I believe that the practical aspects of geomorphology have not been given the attention which they merit, and with this in mind I have included a chapter on applied geomorphology, which I trust will have some appeal to the practical geologists. Certain other innovations will be found in the book which I hope will add to its value.