{"product_id":"9781405100069","title":"Periglacial Geomorphology","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePeriglacial Geomorphology\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eColin K. Ballantyne\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Earth Sciences \/ Geology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA FASCINATING AND INFORMATIVE EXPLORATION OF PERIGLACIAL PROCESSES, PAST AND PRESENT, AND THEIR ROLE IN LANDSCAPE EVOLUTION\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeriglacial Geomorphology\u003c\/i\u003e presents a comprehensive introduction to the processes that operate in present periglacial environments and discusses the inferences that can be drawn about former periglacial environments from those processes. Organized into six parts, the book opens with the historical and scientific context of periglacial geomorphology and the nature of periglacial environments. Following chapters provide systematic coverage of the full range of topics germane to a thorough understanding of periglacial geomorphology, including:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe physics of ground freezing and thawing, characteristics of permafrost, and the nature and origin of underground ice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCharacteristics, formation and significance of landforms, sediments, and structures associated with permafrost, permafrost degradation, and seasonal ground freezing  and thawing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRock weathering in periglacial environments, periglacial processes operating on hillslopes, and the characteristic landforms produced by rock breakdown and slope processes in cold environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe operation of fluvial, aeolian and coastal processes in cold environments, and the resulting distinctive landforms and sediments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe use of relict periglacial features to reconstruct past cold environments in midlatitude regions and the responses of periglacial environments to recent and predicted climate change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeriglacial Geomorphology\u003c\/i\u003e is an important resource for undergraduate and graduate students studying geomorphology or Quaternary science within the context of geography and geology degree programs. It will be of use to all scientists whose research involves an understanding of cold environments, whether from a geographical, geological, ecological, climatological, pedological, hydrological, or engineering perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOLIN K. BALLANTYNE, PhD DS\u003csmall\u003eC\u003c\/small\u003e FRSE FRSGS FGS FBSG\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor in Physical Geography, University of St Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 January 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781405100069\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44312313954444,"sku":"9781405100069","price":84.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781405100069.jpg?v=1780112464","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781405100069","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}