Field Techniques in Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology Tapa dura - 2005 - 1st Edición
de Bryn Hubbard; Neil F. Glasser
Primera línea
Glaciology and glacial geomorphology are essentially field sciences and the emphasis of this book is therefore on fieldwork.
Descripción de contraportada
All geography and Earth science carry out field work as part of their studies, either on supervised field courses or independently as part of an extended project. Field techniques in Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology provides with accepted and practicable techniques for addressing their chosen research.
This book begins by exploring the role of field data acquisition and covers the practical aspects of preparing for fieldwork, discussing key logistical considerations. The remaining chapters on a specific aspect of field Glaciology or Glacial Geomorphology. Examples are provided in the interaction between fieldwork and theory in Glaciology, and of the acquisition and treatment of field data. Each chapter provides a background to the topic, followed by useful methodological information, such as how to construct and deploy field instruments, and concluding with suggestions for projects utilising the techniques discussed.
- An accessible text focusing on practice rather than theory.
- Covers the main approaches and techniques available in Glaciology and Glacial geomorphology.
- International case studies show each method in practice.
- Allows an understanding to be gained of how the data presented in key papers were gained.
This book is essential for 2nd/3rd year undergraduate students of Physical Geography, Environmental Science and Earth Science, taking courses in Glaciology, Glacial Geomorphology and Glacial Geology. It is an excellent reference for professional glaciologists, geologists, environmental consultants, engineers, geophysicists and lecturers, researchers and postgraduates working and teaching in the field.
Detalles
- Título Field Techniques in Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology
- Autor Bryn Hubbard; Neil F. Glasser
- Encuadernación Tapa dura
- Número de edición 1st
- Edición 1
- Páginas 400
- Volúmenes 1
- Idioma ENG
- Editorial Wiley
- Fecha de publicación June 13, 2005
- Ilustrado Sí
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780470844267 / 0470844264
- Peso 1.59 libras (0.72 kg)
- Dimensiones 9.18 x 6.22 x 1.06 pulgadas (23.32 x 15.80 x 2.69 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Glaciology - Fieldwork
- Número de catálogo de la Librería del Congreso de EEUU 2004028501
- Dewey Decimal Code 551.310
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