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"The book is written in an accessible manner and well–illustrated; undergraduate students will thus embrace it as a first resource." (Experimental Agriculture, 2010)
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The new Second Edition of Glacial Geology provides a modern, comprehensive summary of glacial geology and geomorphology. It is has been thoroughly revised and updated from the original First Edition. This book will appeal to all students interested in the landforms and sediments that make up glacial landscapes.
The aim of the book is to outline glacial landforms and sediments and to provide the reader with the tools required to interpret glacial landscapes. It describes how glaciers work and how the processes of glacial erosion and deposition which operate within them are recorded in the glacial landscape.
The Second Edition is presented in the same clear and concise format as the First Edition, providing detailed explanations that are not cluttered with unnecessary detail. Additions include a new chapter on Glaciations around the Globe, demonstrating the range of glacial environments present on Earth today and a new chapter on Palaeoglaciology, explaining how glacial landforms and sediments are used in ice–sheet reconstructions. Like the original book, text boxes are used throughout to explain key concepts and to introduce students to case study material from the glacial literature. Newly updated sections on Further Reading are also included at the end of each chapter to point the reader towards key references. The book is illustrated throughout with colour photographs and illustrations.
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Glacial geology is the study of the landforms and sediments created by glaciers, both past and present. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Glacial geology is the study of the landforms and sediments created by glaciers, both past and present. Read the first page
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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.
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Easy to read textbook
20 Jan 2011
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This book is easy to read and is laid out well. I needed it for a glacial climatology class. The book contains a great deal of information on glaciers, but very little on climate and a glacier's response to climate change. However, this does not take away from the information on glacial geology.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A great tool for a great class
6 Feb 2007
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I bought this book for a class this semester. The first minute I opened the book I was intrigued with all the tables, figures and pictures aside from all of the other information that makes this book a great tool in my glacial geology class. I'd advise this book for any geology student who wants to add to their unending libraries of college textbooks.
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