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Written for introductory geomorphology courses, Key Concepts in Geomorphology offers an integrative, applications-centered approach to the study of the Earth’s dynamic surface. Bierman and Montgomery draw from the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics to help students ge...

Written for introductory geomorphology courses, Key Concepts in Geomorphology offers an integrative, applications-centered approach to the study of the Earth’s dynamic surface. Bierman and Montgomery draw from the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics to help students get a basic understanding of Earth surface processes and the evolution of topography over short and long timescales. The authors also hone in on practical applications, showing how scientists are using geomorphological research to tackle critical societal issues (natural disaster response, safer infrastructure, protecting species, and more).

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An integrative, applications-centered approach to the study of the Earth’s dynamic surface

Written for introductory geomorphology courses, Key Concepts in Geomorphology offers an integrative, applications-centered approach to the study of the Earth’s dynamic surface. Bierman and Montgomery draw from the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics to help students get a basic understanding of Earth surface processes and the evolution of topography over short and long timescales. The authors also hone in on practical applications, showing how scientists are using geomorphological research to tackle critical societal issues (natural disaster response, safer infrastructure, protecting species, and more).

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Exceptionally Concise and Community Vetted

Each chapter is focused specifically on key concepts and underlying principles rather than regional or local examples. The book's philosophy emerged from a National Academy of Sciences workshop on the future of the textbook and the table of contents was determined at a National Science Foundation sponsored retreat where over 60 geomorphologists gathered to identify core concepts and areas of common interest that future geomorphologists need to know.

Consistent Chapter Themes

Each chapter focuses on a consistent structure of themes, including mass transport, energy transfer, and explicit linkages between the processes that shape Earth’s surface and the landforms and deposits those processes leave behind.
 
Student Support Throughout Each Chapter

  • An Outline giving students a pathway of key ideas for the chapter
  • A Digging Deeper section posing a key question for students to explore, with in-line citations to relevant literature, figures from important journal articles, and summary of relevant geomorphic thinking
  • A Worked Problem at the end of the chapter, taking students step by step through a key quantitative or qualitative exercise
  • A Knowledge Assessment for student self-evaluation—a great resource for review and test prep
  • Suggested readings, including classic, recent peer-reviewed papers, and reference texts.

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Web-Based Vignettes

With this archive of hundreds of peer-reviewed examples of geomorphology from around the world, Instructors can customize their course, bringing in extra coverage of local events and topics they wish to explore more deeply.

Imaging Earth’s Surface

Adopters have access to the collection of thousands of images for classroom use, drawn from the authors’ archives, public-domain sources and donations from geomorphologists around the world.

New to This Edition

In response to the hundreds of suggestions by student and faculty users of the first edition, as well as pedagogical suggestions by the Macmillan Learning editorial team ,we have modernized this new edition and streamlined the presentation of content.  In Key Concepts in Geomorphology, Second Edition, the following updates and revisions build on the strong foundation set by the original book:  

●      Content reorganization.  In response to feedback from students and faculty, we have reorganized the order of chapters.  This new organization improves the logical flow of concepts and more closely aligns with how instructors are teaching their courses and how students learn about Geomorphology.
●      Added two new chapters. We have added two new chapters.  Chapter 2: A Brief History of Geomorphology has expanded to include important historical coverage of the fundamental contributions people have made to the field of geomorphology. The previous edition’s Chapter 3: Soils and Weathering has been split to help facilitate learning.  The resulting chapters Weathering and Geomorphology (Chapter 5) and Soils and Geomorphology (Chapter 6) are more clearly focused and thus designed to be more accessible to students.
●      Updated Science content.  Keeping up with modern geomorphological approaches and advances in the scientific research of the discipline, we have included new and relevant technological and intellectual content updates--including the explosion of LiDAR mapping technology, dynamic topography concepts, and river restoration applications. 
●      Learning Objectives.  Each chapter now begins with clearly defined Learning Objectives, presenting a framework for students to better understand and organize content presented in the chapter.
●      End-of-Chapter Questions Expanded.  In an effort to make studying more efficient and focused, the end-of-chapter questions have been expanded and organized specifically to reflect the Learning Objectives for each chapter.  Questions are now presented in the same order as the material in the text and will allow students to measure their mastery of the course objectives.
●      Case Studies.  This new feature, found at the conclusion of each chapter, presents relevant, timely, applied, and contemporary stories about the effects of geomorphology
on society. 
●    New and Improved Images.  We’ve carefully selected new Part and Chapter Openers to better showcase the geomorphological wonders of our world.  Similarly, many other  photographs were improved and updated with students in mind.  These high quality images make geomorphic concepts more relevant and easier to understand.
●   Glossary.  We’ve added a separate glossary to reinforce new terminology integral to students’ understanding of geomorphic concepts. This end-of-book glossary includes an alphabetical list of all boldface key terms found within the chapters, along with concise definitions.
●      References.  We’ve consolidated the references and placed them together at the end of the text.  This enables the text to flow more smoothly and centralizes reference information for those interested in learning more. 

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Second Edition| 2020

Paul R. Bierman; David R. Montgomery

Table of Contents

PART 1 GEOMORPHOLOGY AND ITS TOOLS
Chapter 1 Earth's Dynamic Surface
Introduction
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Landscapes
Unifying Concepts
Applications
Digging Deeper: Why is Earth Habitable?
Case Study: Geomorphic Effects of Human-Induced Climate Change
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment

Chapter 2 A Brief History of Geomorphology
Introduction
Geomythology
Classical and Natural Philosophers
Nineteenth Century
Twentieth Century
Modern Geomorphology
Digging Deeper: Theories of Earth
Case Study: Portraying the Land
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment

Chapter 3 Geomorphologist's Tool Kit
Introduction
Characterizing Earth's Surface
Relative Dating Methods
Numerical Dating Methods
Measuring Rates of Geomorphic Processes
Experiments
Proxy Records
Applications
Digging Deeper: How Does a Dating Method Work?
Case Study: Surface Indications of a Vanished Civilization
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment


PART II SOURCE TO SINK
Chapter 4 Geomorphic Hydrology
Introduction
Precipitation
Evapotranspiration
Groundwater Hydrology
Surface Water Hydrology
Hydrologic Landforms
Applications
Digging Deeper: Humans, Hydrology, and Landscape Change--What's the Connection?
Case Study: Houston Under Water
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment

Chapter 5 Weathering and Geomorphology
Introduction
Interactions of Weathering Processes
Physical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
Weathering-Dominated Landforms
Applications
Digging Deeper: How Do Geomorphologists Determine Chemical Weathering Rates?
Case Study: Rock Weathering Leads to Acid Rock Drainage
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment

Chapter 6 Soils and Geomorphology
Introduction
Soil Production
Soil Development
Soil Profiles and Description
Soils and Landscapes
Digging Deeper: How Fast Do Soils Form?
Case Study: Soil Erosion and the Downfall of Civilizations
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment

Chapter 7 Hillslopes
Introduction
Slope-Farming Materials
Mass Movements
Slope Stability
Diffusion-like Processes
Slope Morphology
Applications
Digging Deeper: How Much Do Roots Contribute to Slope Stability?
Case Study: The Oso Landslide
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment

Chapter 8 Channels
Introduction
External Controls on Fluvial Processes and Form
Fluvial Processes
Sediment Transport
Channel Patterns
Channel-Reach Morphology
Floodplains
Channel Response
Applications
Digging Deeper: What Controls Rates of Bedrock River Incision?
Case Study: The Fluvial Legacy of the Gold Rush
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment

Chapter 9 Drainage Basins
Introduction
Basin-Scale Processes
Channel Networks/Basin Morphology
Uplands to Lowlands
Drainage Basin Landforms
Applications
Digging Deeper: When Erosion Happens, Where Does the Sediment Go?
Case Study: Urbanization and Stream Response
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment

Chapter 10 Coastal and Submarine Geomorphology
Introduction
Coastal Settings and Drivers
Coastal Landforms and Processes
Marine Settings and Drivers
Marine Landforms and Processes
Applications
Digging Deeper: What Is Happening to the World's Deltas?
Case Study: Superstorm Sandy
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment

PART III ICE, WIND, AND FIRE
Chapter 11 Wind as a Geomorphic Agent
Introduction
Air as a Fluid
Spatial Distribution of Wind-Driven Geomorphic Processes
Aeolian Processes
Aeolian Features, Landforms, and Deposits
Applications
Selected References and Further Reading
Digging Deeper: Desert Pavements--The Wind Connection
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment

Chapter 12 Volcanic Geomorphology
Introduction
Distribution and Styles of Volcanism
Eruptive Mechanisms and Products
Eruption Sizes and Types
Volcanic Landscapes
Processes of Volcanic Landform Evolution
Applications
Digging Deeper: Geomorphic Effects of Volcano Sector Collapse
Case Study: The 2018 Rift Eruption and Summit Collapse of Kilauea
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment

Chapter 13 Glacial and Periglacial Geomorphology
Introduction
Glaciers
Subglacial Processes and Glacial Erosion
Glacial Sediment Transport and Deposition
Glacial Landscapes, Landforms, and Deposits
Periglacial Environments and Landforms
Applications
Selected References and Further Reading
Digging Deeper: How Much and Where Do Glaciers Erode?
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment

PART IV THE BIGGER PICTURE
Chapter 14 Geomorphology and Climate
Introduction
Records of a Changing Climate
Climate Cycles
Geomorphic Boundary Conditions
Climatic Geomorphology
Landscape Response to Climate
Landscape Controls on Climate
Applications
Selected References and Further Reading
Digging Deeper: Do Climate-Driven Giant Floods Do Significant Geomorphic Work?
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment

Chapter 15 Tectonic Geomorphology
Introduction
Tectonic Processes
Tectonic Settings
Landscape Response to Tectonics
Applications
Digging Deeper: When and Where Did That Fault Last Move?
Case Study: Geomorphic Effects of the 2018 Alaska Earthquake
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment

Chapter 16 Landscape Evolution
Introduction
Factors of Landscape Evolution
Models of Landscape Evolution
Landscape Types
Rates of Landscape Processes
Applications
Digging Deeper: Is This Landscape in Steady State?
Case Study: The Anthropocene
Worked Problem
Knowledge Assessment
Appendix A: Selected References and Further Reading
Glossary

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Paul R. Bierman

Paul Bierman has been a professor of Geology and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont since 1993. His research and teaching expertise focus on the interaction of people and Earths dynamic surface. Bierman is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. For college, he moved north to Massachusetts, where he earned a bachelors degree in Geology at Williams College. After several years working as an environmental consultant in Boston, Bierman moved north again to the University of Washington in Seattle where he earned both a masters and doctoral degree in Geology. After a short post-doctoral interlude far to the south in Australia, Bierman has been a professor at the University of Vermont since 1993.

Bierman's research has taken him around the globe. He has studied erosion in Australia, South America, and several countries in Africa and the Middle East. In Greenland, Bierman and his graduate students are tracing the history of the Greenland Ice sheet over the last million years, an adventure that repeatedly takes them helicoptering over the ice. In Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York, Bierman and his students created the first record of storminess and erosion that extended back over the last 10,000 years how many of the past megastorms they identified were hurricanes?

Bierman works extensively communicating science to the pubic. He teaches summer science programs for highly motivated high school students, directs a public web site (www.uvm.edu/landscape) holding over 70,000 photographs of historic Vermont landscapes, has been co-author since 2005 of Pipkin et al., an introductory Environmental Geology textbook, and is the lead author of a new, NSF-funded textbook, Key Concepts in Geomorphology, that uses extensive visuals and photographs to teach about the workings of Earths surface.


David R. Montgomery

David R. Montgomery is a MacArthur Fellow and professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington. He studied geology as an undergraduate at Stanford University and geomorphology for his Ph.D. at UC Berkeley. He is an internationally recognized geologist who studies landscape evolution and the effects of geological processes on ecological systems and human societies. An author of award-winning popular-science books, he has been featured in documentary films, network and cable news, and on a wide variety of TV and radio programs. His books have been translated into nine languages and he is the co-author (with Paul Bierman) of Key Concepts in Geomorphology, and the forthcoming Environmental Science and Sustainability (with Daniel Sherman).

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