History of the Study of Landforms; Or, the Development of Geomorphology: The Life and Work of William Morris Davis: Vol 2

Beckinsale, R. P. (Author)/ Chorley, Mrs R J M (Author)/ Chorley, R. J. (Author)/ Dunn, A J (Author)/ Dunn, A. J. (Author)

ISBN 10: 0416268900 / ISBN 13: 9780416268904

Published by Routledge, 1973

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1st edition. 864 pages. 9.50x6.50x2.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: History of the Study of Landforms; Or, the Development of Geomorphology: The Life and Work of William Morris Davis: Vol 2
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1973
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0416268900
• ISBN 13: 9780416268904
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.83 kilograms

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Synopsis

This volume is entirely devoted to the life and work of the world's most famous geomorphologist, William Morris Davis (1850-1934). It contains a treatment in depth of Davis' many contributions to the study of landforms including:

• the cycle of erosion
• denudation chronology
• arid and karst geomorphology
• the coral reef problem.

About the Author

R. J. Chorley, R. P. Beckinsale, Mrs R J M Chorley, A J Dunn