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Fundamentals of Geomorphology - Richard John Huggett |
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Richard John Huggett
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Cover Price : Rs 895.00
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Imprint : T & F / Routledge ISBN : 0415390842 YOP : 2008 Edition : 2008
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Binding : Paperback Total Pages : 476 CD : No
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About the Book:-
This extensively revised and updated edition continues to present an engaging and comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring the world’s landforms from a broad systems perspective. It reflects on the latest developments in the field and includes new chapters on geomorphic materials and processes, hillslopes and changing landscapes.
Fundamentals of Geomorphology is an engaging and comprehensive introduction. Starting with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology and the geomorphic system, geomorphic materials and processes, and the quest of process and historical geomorphologists, it moves on to discuss:
structure: landforms resulting from, or influenced by, the endogenic agencies of tectonic and volcanic processes, geological structures and rock types.
Process and form: landforms resulting from, or influenced by, the exogenic agencies of weathering, running water, flowing ice and meltwater, ground ice and frost, the wind and the sea.
History: earth surface history, giving a discussion of Quaternary landforms and ancient landforms, including the origin of old plains, relict, exhumed, and stagnant landscape features and evolutionary aspects of landscape change.
Fundamentals of Geomorphology provides a stimulating and innovative perspective on the key topics and debates within the field of geomorphology. Written in an accessible and lively manner, it includes guides to further reading, chapter summaries and an extensive glossary of key terms. The book is also illustrated throughout with over 200 informative diagrams and attractive photographs, including a colour plate section.
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Part 1: Introducing Landforms and Landscapes 1. What is Geomorphology? 2. The Geomorphic System 3. Geomorphic Materials and Processes Part 2: Structure 4. Large-Scale Tectonic and Structural Landforms 5. Small-Scale Tectonic and Structural Landforms Part 3: Process and Form 6. Weathering and Related Landforms 7. Hillslopes 8. Karst Landscapes 9. Fluvial Landscapes 10. Glacial and Glaciofluvial Landscapes 11. Periglacial Landscapes 12. Aeolian Landscapes 13. Coastal Landscapes Part 4: History 14. Quaternary Landscapes 15. Ancient Landscapes.
About the Author:-
Richard John Huggett is a Reader in Physical Geography at the University of Manchester. |
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Geo-Environment of Gujarat - Bushan Kaul |
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Cover Price : Rs 995.00
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Imprint : Ane Books Pvt. Ltd. ISBN : 9789385462450 YOP : 2016
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Binding : Hardback Size : 6.25 Total Pages : 162 CD : No
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About the Book:
This book is a humble attempt to provide a birds eye view of Geo-environment of Gujarat. It also provides information about environmental geology and its significance, required for co-ordination between environmental geologists and planners, designers, executers and engineers; as that can help avoid a mismatch between geomorphology and land use, so as to achieve safe environment and sustainable development for the people. The book covers summarized case studies divided into three parts, covering various aspects of geo-environment. The first part reflects a broad but crisp account of geo-environment of Gujarat; whereas the second covers limited case studies regarding district appraisal, dealing with preparation of various thematic maps including hazard and land suitability—capability map, that helps build cities with safe environment and free from vagaries of nature or negative anthropogenic activity. Third section deals with site specific or problem specific concerns, particularly of some case studies of lignite mining, its hazards, possible mitigation measures along with some socio-cultural and socio-economic aspects of the area This section also deals with the problem of earthquakes in Gujarat in general and 26th Jan.2001 Bhuj earthquake in particular.
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Preface, Part—I, 1. Introduction 2. Natural Resources 3. Groundwater 4. Mining & Other Pollutions 5. Earthquakes & Neotectonics 6. Dinosaurs Part—II: District Appraisal 7. Mehsana District 8. Ahmedabad District 9. Jamnagar District Part—Ill: Site Specific/Problem Specific 10. Lignite Mining in Rajpardi-Nani Naroli Mines in Bharuch & Surat Districts 11. Lignite-Mining in Panandro-Matanomad area Kachchh District 12. Natural Hazard — Bhuj Earthquake, References, International Stratigraphic Chart, Geo Environment Scheme, EIA Scheme.
About the Author:
The author started his carrier with the Deptt. of Geology and Mining, Govt. of J&K and carried out several investigations as member of the team in Paddar Saphire and Graphite mine, Paddar. Great Himalayan Range and for Copper, limestone (cement grade), Kashmir Himalayas. He also undertook an engineering geology assignment along National High Way between Jammu and Quazigund, Kashmir. He then joined Geological Survey of India through UPSC as Geologist (Jr) Gaztd. Class -1 in GSI. and carried out work in southern shield, plains of UP and NCR area including Delhi and its hinterland areas, Pirpanjal Range (Jammu Himalayas), Ladakh Range (Trans Himalayas) and trans Ladakh in Karakoram—Aghil ranges (India) The assignments carried out related to systematic mapping, mineral investigation and environmental geology. As Director, Technical co-ordination, with postings at NR-Lucknow, WR-Jaipur and WR-Gandhi Nagar Gujarat., he has also formulated, supervised/guided and executed various projects of geolog. The authors has several National and International publications to his credit and has also authored a book titled Geo-Environment, Health and Sustainable Development. |
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