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Mountain Environments: An Examination of the Physical Geography of Mountains 1st Edition
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Gerrard's integrated approach combines ecological, climatological, hydrological, volcanic, and environmental management concerns in a systematic treatment of mountain geomorphology. He begins by examining the special nature of mountains, including a new classification of mountain types. He discusses mountain ecosystems, stressing the interaction between biota, soil, climate, relief, and geology, examines the high-energy systems of weathering and mass movement, and analyzes the role of rivers and hydrology and the processes of slope evolution. Two chapters are devoted to the particular characteristics of glaciation and vulcanism in mountain formation. The book concludes with a discussion of the special problems that human use of mountain regions create, including engineering, natural hazards, soil erosion, and the concept of integrated development.
- ISBN-109780262071284
- ISBN-13978-0262071284
- Edition1st Edition
- PublisherMit Pr
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 1990
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions6.5 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches
- Print length326 pages
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- ASIN : 0262071282
- Publisher : Mit Pr; 1st Edition (January 1, 1990)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 326 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780262071284
- ISBN-13 : 978-0262071284
- Item Weight : 1.2 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.5 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #8,000,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #6,102 in Environmental Studies
- #19,884 in Environmental Science (Books)
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