Product Description

This work brings 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 promote good practice and effective land use. The introductory sections written by experts provide summaries of current research. The study also looks at problems caused by misuse of the environment and potential solutions based on geomorphological evidence.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2140974 in Books
• Published on: 2002-04-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 492 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)

Zeitschrift Fur Geomorphologie, Vol.48, No.3 2004
"...I shall value having this book in my collection..."

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.