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Glacial Geology: Ice Sheets and Landforms provides a modern, comprehensive summary of glacial geology. It is presented in a clear and concise format, which is not cluttered with unnecessary detail. During the Late Cenozoic period much of the northern hemisphere was extensively glaciated. This had a profound effect on the nature of the landscape. In order to understand this landscape one must be able to identify and interpret the glacial landforms and sediments from which it is composed. These landforms and sediments tell a unique part of the story of the Cenozoic Ice Age. This book is about these landforms and sediments and provides the reader with the tools with which to interpret them. It shows how glaciers work and how the processes of glacial erosion and deposition which operate within them are recorded in the glacial landscape.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #423225 in Books
• Published on: 1996-04-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 376 pages

Journal of Quarternary Science
"....highly recommended as an aid to stimulate interesting classroom discussions, and help students find their way in the richness of glacial studies.."

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Glacial Geology: Ice Sheets and Landforms provides a modern, comprehensive summary of glacial geology. It is presented in a clear and concise format, which is not cluttered with unnecessary detail. During the Late Cenozoic period much of the northern hemisphere was extensively glaciated. This had a profound effect on the nature of the landscape. In order to understand this landscape one must be able to identify and interpret the glacial landforms and sediments from which it is composed. These landforms and sediments tell a unique part of the story of the Cenozoic Ice Age. This book is about these landforms and sediments and provides the reader with the tools with which to interpret them. It shows how glaciers work and how the processes of glacial erosion and deposition which operate within them are recorded in the glacial landscape.

Customer Reviews

must have
i got this book last year, 'just in case' i needed it and it was my best buy so far out of my 3 years ive been at uni. i use this book ALL the time. it has really clear and precise explanations and uses simplified diagrams to back up their explanations. this is a must have book for anyone who is studying environmental science, geography or geology!

An excellent introduction to glaciers and glacial landforms
An introductory textbook for undergraduates on glacial processes and landforms. This book is subtitled, somewhat misleadingly, "ice sheets and landforms", but nevertheless provides coverage of processes and landforms associated with all types of glaciers. Athough relatively sparcely referenced, the text provides an accessible introduction to many of the complex aspects of glaciation that are poorly covered elsewhere. In particular, the final chapter explores the challenges associated with interpreting glacial landscapes. The book is highly readable, and includes numerous case studies that bring the subject matter alive.