Aeolian Geomorphology by Ian Livingstone

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Recognition of the importance of wind in shaping the physical landscape has grown in recent years. This text provides a concise introduction to the study of aeolian processes and landforms, spanning the full range of aeolian features, from soil erosion and its consequences to sand dunes and loess.

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Aeolian Geomorphology by Ian Livingstone

Provides a concise, up-to-date and highly readable introduction to the subject. It covers deserts and coastlines, as well as periglacial and planetary landforms. The text spans the full range of aeolian features to include soil erosion and its consequences, continental scale dust storms, sand dunes and loess. It discusses the importance of aeolian processes in the past, and the application of knowledge about aeolian geomorphology in environmental management.
'..Livingstone and Warren have compiled a comprehensive, highly readable, well-illustrated and, above all else, understandable book, which should be accessible to a wide range of readers...' (Geography)

M.D. Ian Livingstone In Harvard and Johns Hopkins, he studied neurology. The author imparts his insight of human nature to help us regain and safeguard what our forebears battled to achieve, fueled by his love of the free human spirit and worry for our future. In Arizona, he works as a neurosurgeon. He is married and has five children and one granddaughter with his wife. He is the author of several neurology books, including Stopping the Headache Cycle.

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ISBN 13 9780582087040
ISBN 10 058208704X
Title Aeolian Geomorphology
Author Ian Livingstone
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pearson Education Limited
Year published 1996-05-30
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.