Product Description

This is the first book to bring together practical examples from around the world to show how geomorphological evidence can help in effective land utilisation and hazard risk assessment. Case studies provide important lessons in risk management, and experts provide summaries of current research. The text also promotes good practice and effective land use, and looks at problems caused by misuse of the environment and potential solutions based on geomorphological evidence.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2676801 in Books
• Published on: 2002-04-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 568 pages

Review
“I shall value having this book in my collection…” (Zeitschrift Fur Geomorphologie, Vol.48, No.3 2004)

"…many highly competent case–studies…I shall value having this book in my collection..." (Z. Geomorph.N.F Vol 48 No 3)

“…deserves a wider readership, especially amongst those in neighbouring disciplines…” (The Geographical Journal, No.170, 2004) 

Review
“I shall value having this book in my collection…” (Zeitschrift Fur Geomorphologie, Vol.48, No.3 2004)

"…many highly competent case–studies…I shall value having this book in my collection..." (Z. Geomorph.N.F Vol 48 No 3)

“…deserves a wider readership, especially amongst those in neighbouring disciplines…” (The Geographical Journal, No.170, 2004) 

From the Back Cover
With the expanding role of geomorphologists in decision making, particularly in the methodology and implementation of environmental impact assessment (EIA), applied geomorphology is increasing in importance.

Applied Geomorphology is divided into four sections: slopes & landslides, sediment transfer dynamics, hazards & risks, and coasts. It brings practical examples from around the world and shows how geomorphological evidence can help in effective land utilisation and hazard risk assessment.

Published as part of the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) series, it includes:
∗ Global case studies, providing important lessons in risk management

∗ Introductory sections written by an expert in the field, providing current research as a framework for the section

∗ An examination of the problems arising from inappropriate use of natural environmental and potential solutions
This book is a valuable reference for civil engineers and consultants, as well as postgraduates and researchers in the fields of Geomorphology, Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or Geography. It will be good supplementary reading for 2nd/3rd year undergraduates of geomorphology.