Glacial Geology: Ice Sheets and Landforms 2nd Edition
Author(s): Matthew M. Bennett (Editor), Neil F. Glasser
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: 28 July 2009
Edition: 2nd
Language: English
Print length: 400 pages
ISBN-10: 0470516917
ISBN-13: 9780470516911
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
"The book is written in an accessible manner and well-illustrated; undergraduate students will thus embrace it as a first resource." (Experimental Agriculture, 2010)
From the Inside Flap
Glacial Geology: Ice sheets and landforms, Second Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout and provides a modern, comprehensive summary of glacial geology and geomorphology. The book clearly outlines glacial landforms and sediments and provides 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. 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.
Includes two new chapters covering 'Glaciation around the Globe' and 'Palaeoglaciology'
Now illustrated in full colour throughout
Includes information boxes, chapter summaries and further reading throughout
All existing chapters fully revised and updated to include new literature
Clear presentation of conceptual diagrams to illustrate complex spatial and temporal variations in processes/landforms
Retains a strong focus on sediments and landforms
Written at an accessible level suitable for all undergraduate students taking courses in glacial geology
From the Back Cover
Glacial Geology: Ice sheets and landforms, Second Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout and provides a modern, comprehensive summary of glacial geology and geomorphology. The book clearly outlines glacial landforms and sediments and provides 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. 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.
Includes two new chapters covering 'Glaciation around the Globe' and 'Palaeoglaciology'
Now illustrated in full colour throughout
Includes information boxes, chapter summaries and further reading throughout
All existing chapters fully revised and updated to include new literature
Clear presentation of conceptual diagrams to illustrate complex spatial and temporal variations in processes/landforms
Retains a strong focus on sediments and landforms
Written at an accessible level suitable for all undergraduate students taking courses in glacial geology
About the Author
Matthew M. Bennett is the editor of Glacial Geology: Ice Sheets and Landforms, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.
Neil F. Glasser is the editor of Glacial Geology: Ice Sheets and Landforms, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.
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