Fundamentals of Geomorphology

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This extensively revised and updated edition offers a comprehensive introduction to landforms from a broad systems perspective. It discusses the fundamentals of geomorphology, including the nature of the discipline, geomorphic systems, and the relationship between process and form. Key topics include structural landforms linked to plate tectonics, volcanoes, impact craters, folds, faults, and joints. The text explores landforms shaped by exogenic processes such as weathering, running water, ice, wind, and the sea, as well as those developed on limestone. It also addresses ancient landforms, including palaeosurfaces and features related to landscape evolution. The third edition presents a clearer explanation of geomorphology and land-surface processes, restructuring content to better integrate geomorphic materials and processes. Historical geomorphology is woven throughout the text, emphasizing the significance of history in understanding geomorphology. With an accessible writing style, the book includes guides to further reading, chapter summaries, and an extensive glossary of key terms. It is richly illustrated with over 200 informative diagrams and vibrant photographs, enhancing the reader's understanding of key topics and debates within the field.