Martin Evans, Jeff Warburton

eBook, PDF

Geomorphology of Upland Peat (eBook, PDF)

Erosion, Form and Landscape Change

Beschreibung

The Geomorphology of Upland Peat offers a detailed synthesis of existing literature on peat erosion, incorporating new research ideas and data from two leading experts in the field. * * Presents the most detailed and current work to date * * Written in a style that is both intelligent and accessible * * Fully illustrated with original drawings and photographs * * Relevant and information for a broad audience working on organic sediments in various environments

Technische Details

• Geräte: PC
• mit Kopierschutz
• Größe: 5.59MB

Barrierefreiheit

• Text-to-Speech

Autor

Martin Evans is a reader in geomorphology at the University of Manchester.

Jeff Warburton is currently a reader in geomorphology in the Department of Geography at Durham University.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. September 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780470765999
• Artikelnr.: 38202803

Rezensionen

"This book is a timely, comprehensive and authoritative overview ofrecent research on peatland erosion and geomorphological change. Itaddresses a vacant niche in the wetland literature and takesforward the peatland research agenda in new and interestingdirections."
Dan Charman, University of Plymouth

"Peat is one of our most precious natural resources. Thisimportant textbook takes us through the many challenges ofresearching, understanding and restoring peatlands. Timely,instructive and comprehensive, this book has the distinction ofbeing essential to academics as well as practical conservationistsconcerned with peat."
Des Thompson, Scottish Natural Heritage and Joint NatureConservation Committee

"The most up-to-date writing on this subject. Well worththe price."
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