Gregory K. The Basics of Geomorphology. Key Concepts 2014

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Kenneth Gregory and John Lewin explain the basics of landform science in 20 concepts, each the subject of a substantive, cross-referenced entry. Aligned with the teaching literature, this innovative text provides a fully-functioning learning environment for study, revision, and even self-directed research for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of geomorphology.
Introduction: Concepts and Geomorphology
System Contexts
The Systems Approach
Uniformitarianism
Landform
Form, Process and Materials
Equilibrium
Complexity and Non-linear Dynamical Systems
System Functioning
Cycles
Force-Resistance
Geomorphic Work
Process-form Models
System Adjustments
Timescales
Forcings
Change Trajectories
Inheritance
The ‘Anthropocene’
Drivers for the Future
Geomorphic Hazards
Geomorphic Engineering
Prediction and Design
Conclusion
The Concept of Geomorphology