(Ebook) Arid Zone Geomorphology: Process, Form and Change in Drylands, Third Edition by David S. G. Thomas ISBN 9780470519080, 9780470710777, 0470519088, 0470710772

(Ebook) Arid Zone Geomorphology: Process, Form and Change in Drylands, Third Edition by David S. G. Thomas ISBN 9780470519080, 9780470710777, 0470519088, 0470710772

The new edition of Arid Zone Geomorphology aims to encapsulate the advances that have been made in recent years in the investigation and explanation of landforms and geomorphological processes in drylands. Building on the success of the previous two editions, the Third Edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. Whilst this latest edition will remain a comprehensive reference to the subject, the book has been restructured to include regional case studies throughout to enhance student understanding and is clearly defined into five distinct sections; Firstly, the book introduces the reader to Large Scale Controls and Variability in Drylands and then moves on to consider Surface Processes and Characteristics; The Work of Water, The Work of the Wind. The book concludes with a section on Living with Dryland Geomorphology that includes a chapter on geomorphological hazards and the human impact on these environments.Once again, recognised world experts in the field have been invited to contribute chapters in order to present a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of current knowledge about the processes shaping the landscape of deserts and arid regions. In order to broaden the appeal of the Third Edition, the book has been reduced in extent by 100 pages and the Regional chapters have been omitted in favour of the inclusion of key regional case studies throughout the book. The Editor is also considering the inclusion of a supplementary website that could include further images, problems and case studies. Content: Chapter 1 Arid Environments: Their Nature and Extent (pages 1–16): David S. G. ThomasChapter 2 Tectonic Frameworks (pages 17–25): Helen RendellChapter 3 Climatic Frameworks: Legacies from the Past (pages 27–52): David S. G. Thomas and Sallie L. BurroughChapter 4 Dryland System Variability (pages 53–60): David S. G. ThomasChapter 5 Extraterrestrial Arid Surface Processes (pages 61–82): Jonathan ClarkeChapter 6 Weathering Systems (pages 83–100): Heather A. VilesChapter 7 Desert Soils (pages 101–129): David L. DunkerleyChapter 8 Desert Crusts and Rock Coatings (pages 131–180): David J. NashChapter 9 Pavements and Stone Mantles (pages 181–207): Julie E. LaityChapter 10 Slope Systems (pages 209–233): John Wainwright and Richard E. BrazierChapter 11 Runoff Generation, Overland Flow and Erosion on Hillslopes (pages 235–267): John Wainwright and Louise J. BrackenChapter 12 Distinctiveness and Diversity of Arid Zone River Systems (pages 269–300): Stephen Tooth and Gerald C. NansonChapter 13 Channel Form, Flows and Sediments of Endogenous Ephemeral Rivers in Deserts (pages 301–332): Ian Reid and Lynne E. FrostickChapter 14 Dryland Alluvial Fans (pages 333–371): Adrian HarveyChapter 15 Pans, Playas and Salt Lakes (pages 373–401): Paul A. Shaw and Rob G. BryantChapter 16 Groundwater Controls and Processes (pages 403–424): David J. NashChapter 17 Aeolian Landscapes and Bedforms (pages 425–453): David S. G. ThomasChapter 18 Sediment Mobilisation by the Wind (pages 455–486): Giles F. S. WiggsChapter 19 Desert Dune Processes and Dynamics (pages 487–515): Nick LancasterChapter 20 Desert Dust (pages 517–537): Richard Washington and Giles S. F. WiggsChapter 21 Wind Erosion in Drylands (pages 539–568): Julie E. LaityChapter 22 The Human Impact (pages 569–581): Nick MiddletonChapter 23 Geomorphological Hazards in Drylands (pages 583–598): Giles F. S. WiggsChapter 24 Future Climate Change and Arid Zone Geomorphology (pages 599–609): Richard Washington and David S. G. Thomas