Geomorphology: A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms (3rd Edition)

Book Details:

• Author: Arthur L. Bloom

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 3rd Revised Edition

• ISBN: 9788131604748

• Pages: 494

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

This extensively revised third edition of Geomorphology: A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms by Arthur L. Bloom offers a comprehensive, non-mathematical approach to the study of Earth's surface features and the dynamic processes that shape them. The book seamlessly blends concepts from geology, physical geography, soil science, atmospheric sciences, and civil and environmental engineering, making it an invaluable resource for a broad academic audience.

Structured into six detailed parts, the book begins with core fundamentals of geomorphology, including the flow of energy in geomorphic systems. It then progresses to the role of Cenozoic tectonism and climate in shaping the modern landscape. Constructional and erosional landforms are analyzed in depth, followed by extensive sections on glaciation and coastal geomorphology.

Each geomorphic process is explored in a dedicated chapter with clear explanations, numerous global examples, and illustrative diagrams. Unlike many regionally focused texts, this work maintains a global scope, making it suitable for international readers and educators.

Ideal for students, teachers, researchers, and environmental professionals, Bloom's text remains a cornerstone in the field of geomorphology.

Contents at a Glance:

Part I – Fundamentals of Geomorphology

• Scope of Geomorphology

• Energy Flow in Geomorphic Systems

Part II – Cenozoic Tectonism and Climates

• Cenozoic Tectonism

• Cenozoic Climate Change

Part III – Constructional Processes and Landforms

• Tectonic Landforms

• Volcanoes

Part IV – Subaerial Destructional (Erosional) Processes

• Weathering, Karst, Mass Wasting

• Fluvial Geomorphic Systems

• Arid Landscapes, Eolian Processes

• Periglacial Geomorphology & Landscape Evolution

Part V – Glaciers and Glaciation

• Glaciology and Glacial Landforms

• Quaternary Climatic Geomorphology

Part VI – Coastal Geomorphology

• Shore-Zone Processes and Coastal Landforms

About the Author

Arthur L. Bloom is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. His academic contributions and teaching have shaped generations of geomorphologists and environmental scientists across the globe.