The History Of The Study Of Landforms Or The Development Of Geomorphology The Life And Work Of William Morris Davis

Author : R. P. Beckinsale,Mrs R J M Chorley,R. J. Chorley,A J Dunn,A. J. Dunn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 902 pages
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Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781135836511

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The History of the Study of Landforms Volume 2 (Routledge Revivals) by R. P. Beckinsale,Mrs R J M Chorley,R. J. Chorley,A J Dunn,A. J. Dunn Pdf

This volume is entirely devoted to the life and work of the world's most famous geomorphologist, William Morris Davis (1850-1934). It contains a treatment in depth of Davis' many contributions to the study of landforms including: the cycle of erosion denudation chronology arid and karst geomorphology the coral reef problem.

Author : Richard J. Chorley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 874 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Geomorphology
ISBN : OCLC:441853825

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The History of the Study of Landforms, Or the Development of Geomorphology by Richard J. Chorley Pdf

Author : Robert Percy Beckinsale,Richard J. Chorley
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0415056268

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The History of the Study of Landforms, Or, The Development of Geomorphology by Robert Percy Beckinsale,Richard J. Chorley Pdf

This volume provides a global treatment of historical and regional geomorphic work as it developed from the end of the nineteenth century to the hiatus of the Second World War. The book deals with the burgeoning of the eustatic theory, the concepts of isostasy and epeirogeny, and the first complete statements of the cycle of erosion and of polycyclic denudation chronology.

Author : Richard J. Chorley,Antony J. Dunn,Robert Percy Beckinsale
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 1068 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862392498

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The History of the Study of Landforms by Richard J. Chorley,Antony J. Dunn,Robert Percy Beckinsale Pdf

This book is the fourth volume in the definitive series, The History of the Study of Landforms or The Development of Geomorphology. Volume 1 (1964) dealt with contributions to the field up to 1890. Volume 2 (1973) dealt with the concepts and contributions of William Morris Davis. Volume 3 (1991) covered historical and regional themes during the 'classic' period of geomorphology, between 1980 and 1950. This volume concentrates on studies of geomorphological processes and Quaternary geomorphology, carrying on these themes into the second part of the twentieth century, since when process-based studies have become so dominant. It is divided into five sections. After chapters dealing with geological controls, there are three sections dealing with process and form: fluvial, glacial and other process domains. The final section covers the mid-century revolution, anticipating the onset of quantitative studies and dating techniques. The volume's objective is to describe and analyse many of the developments that provide a foundation for the rich and varied subject matter of contemporary geomorphology. The volume is in part a celebration of the late Professor Richard Chorley, who devised its structure and contributed a chapter.

Author : Richard J. Chorley,Robert Percy Beckinsale,Antony J. Dunn
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 902 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Climatic geomorphology
ISBN : 9780416268904

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The History of the Study of Landforms Or The Development of Geomorphology by Richard J. Chorley,Robert Percy Beckinsale,Antony J. Dunn Pdf

A volume which is devoted to the study of the life and work of the world's most famous geomorphologists, William Morris Davis (1850-1934).

Author : Richard John Chorley,Anthony J. Dunn,Beckinsale, Robert Percy Beckinsale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:873062274

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The History of the Study of Landforms, Or, The Development of Geomorphology by Richard John Chorley,Anthony J. Dunn,Beckinsale, Robert Percy Beckinsale Pdf

Author : Richard J. Chorley,Antony J. Dunn,Robert P. Beckinsale
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135228637

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The History of the Study of Landforms: Volume 1 - Geomorphology Before Davis (Routledge Revivals) by Richard J. Chorley,Antony J. Dunn,Robert P. Beckinsale Pdf

This re-issue, first published in 1964, is the first of a seminal series analysing the development of the study of landforms, from both the geographical and geological point of view, with especial emphasis upon fluvial geomorphology. Volume 1 treats the subject up to the first important statement of the cycle of erosion by W. M. Davis in 1889, and attempts to identify the most significant currents of geomorphic thought, integrating them into the broader contemporary intellectual frameworks with which they were associated. As well as dealing with such key figures as Werner, De Saussure, Hutton, Playfair, Buckland, lyell, Agassiz, Ramsay, Dana, Peschel, Powell, Gilbert and Davis, attention is also given to many less important contributions by American, British and continental workers. A spirited biographical treatment, attractively set off by contemporary portraits, diagrams and sketches, will make this book of great interest to the historian of science, and indeed to the general reader, as well as to the student and scholar in geomorphology, hydrology and any other earth science.

Author : Richard J. Chorley,Robert Percy Beckinsale,Antony J. Dunn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Geomorphology
ISBN : LCCN:64006231

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The History of the Study of Landforms Or the Development of Geomorphology by Richard J. Chorley,Robert Percy Beckinsale,Antony J. Dunn Pdf

Author : Clark A. Elliott,Margaret W. Rossiter
Publisher : Lehigh University Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Education
ISBN : 0934223122

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Science at Harvard University by Clark A. Elliott,Margaret W. Rossiter Pdf

"This collection of original historical essays examines aspects of the relationship between science and the nation's oldest academic institution. This is history as viewed from the varying perspectives of a group of scholars for whom science at Harvard University is a significant component of their ongoing research. Thus, the essays are of specialist interest, while collectively the volume is a case study of science in an institutional setting. In conducting their research, the authors have used a wealth of primary sources from the Harvard Archives and other repositories." "The volume opens with a thematic introduction by Margaret Rossiter reflecting the picture of Harvard science drawn in the several papers in the volume, while suggesting ways in which a study of Harvard relates to and illuminates the history of science in America." "The subsequent papers follow a generally chronological sequence, beginning with Sara Schechner Genuth's study of attitudes toward comets in relation to early Harvard University programs and functions. Mary Ann James examines the beginnings of applied science at Harvard, and Bruce Sinclair continues that theme with a comparative study of MIT and Harvard." "Toby Appel's paper on zoologist Jeffries Wyman identifies the special part that personal character plays in institutional history. Curtis Hinsley concentrates on facilities and shows how the Peabody Museum gave rise to teaching in anthropology. David Livingstone's biographical treatment of Nathaniel S. Shaler reveals a number of intellectual strands running through the University in the late nineteenth century, and John Parascandola's paper on L. J. Henderson likewise deals with a figure of wide influence and many interests, ranging from biochemistry to sociology. The latter topic leads to Lawrence Nichols's account of the rise of sociology at Harvard. A view of the internal tensions within psychology are seen in Rodney Triplet's study of Henry A. Murray." "I. Bernard Cohen examines the relations among Howard Aiken, IBM, and Harvard in the development of the Mark I computer, while Peggy Kidwell studies the Observatory community during World War II and its response to national defense and a developing federal support system." "Finally, Clark Elliott considers the history of Harvard science as a field for study through a review of published literature and archival sources and makes suggestions for further investigation."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : A. J. Dunn
Publisher : Taylor & Francis US
Page : 874 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 0415567955

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The History of the Study of Landforms by A. J. Dunn Pdf

This volume is entirely devoted to the life and work of the world's most famous geomorphologist, William Morris Davis (1850-1934). It contains a treatment in depth of Davis' many contributions to the study of landforms including: the cycle of erosion denudation chronology arid and karst geomorphology the coral reef problem.

Author : Richard J. Chorley,Robert Percy Beckinsale,Antony J. Dunn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780415552783

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The History of the Study of Landforms Or the Development of Geomorphology by Richard J. Chorley,Robert Percy Beckinsale,Antony J. Dunn Pdf

This re-issue, first published in 1964, is the first of a seminal series analysing the development of the study of landforms, from both the geographical and geological point of view, with especial emphasis upon fluvial geomorphology. Volume 1 treats the subject up to the first important statement of the cycle of erosion by W. M. Davis in 1889, and attempts to identify the most significant currents of geomorphic thought, integrating them into the broader contemporary intellectual frameworks with which they were associated. As well as dealing with such key figures as Werner, De Saussure, Hutton, Playfair, Buckland, lyell, Agassiz, Ramsay, Dana, Peschel, Powell, Gilbert and Davis, attention is also given to many less important contributions by American, British and continental workers. A spirited biographical treatment, attractively set off by contemporary portraits, diagrams and sketches, will make this book of great interest to the historian of science, and indeed to the general reader, as well as to the student and scholar in geomorphology, hydrology and any other earth science.

Author : Richard J. Chorley,Antony J. Dunn,Robert Percy Beckinsale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Geology, Structural
ISBN : UCAL:B4573866

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The History of the Study of Landforms: Geomorphology before Davis by Richard J. Chorley,Antony J. Dunn,Robert Percy Beckinsale Pdf

Author : Kenneth J Gregory,Andrew S Goudie
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 649 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781412929059

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The SAGE Handbook of Geomorphology by Kenneth J Gregory,Andrew S Goudie Pdf

Geomorphology is the study of the Earth's diverse physical land-surface features and the dynamic processes that shape these features. Examining natural and anthropogenic processes, The SAGE Handbook of Geomorphology is a comprehensive exposition of the fundamentals of geomorphology that examines form, process, and applications of the discipline. Organized into five substantive sections, the Handbook is an overview of: * Foundations and Relevance: including the nature and scope of geomorphology; the origins and development of geomorphology; the role and character of theory in geomorphology; geomorphology and environmental management; and geomorphology and society * Techniques and Approaches: including observations and experiments; geomorphological mapping; the significance of models; process and form; dating surfaces and sediment; remote sensing in geomorphology; GIS in geomorphology; biogeomorphology; human activity * Process and Environment: including the evolution of regolith; weathering; fluids, flows and fluxes; sediment transport and deposition; hill slopes; riverine environments; glacial geomorphology; periglacial environments; coastal environments; aeolian environments; tropical environments; karst and karst processes * Environmental Change: including landscape evolution and tectonics; interpreting quaternary environments; environmental change; disturbance and responses to geomorphic systems * Conclusion: including challenges and perspectives; and a concluding review The Handbook has contributions from 48 international authors and was initially organized by the International Association of Geomorphologists. This will be a much-used and much-cited reference for researchers in Geomorphology, Physical Geography and the Environmental Sciences.

Author : Andrew Goudie
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1190 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781134482764

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Encyclopedia of Geomorphology by Andrew Goudie Pdf

Volume editor is the leading authority in the field Alphabetically organized in two volumes c.700 comprehensively signed, cross-referenced and indexed entries Detailed bibliographies and suggestions for further reading follow most entries Fully illustrated: over 300 plates and line drawings Written by an editorial team of over 270 experts from over thirty countries

Author : K.J. Tinkler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000045789

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The History of Geomorphology by K.J. Tinkler Pdf

This book, first published in 1989, the proceedings of the 19th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium, is the first set of essays focused on the history of the subject. The articles analyse the founding precepts of geomorphology, the early pioneers, the formation of a defined discipline, and the present state of the topic.