Andrew S. Goudie

The Anthropocene is a major new concept in the Earth sciences, and this book examines the effects on geomorphology within this period. Drawing on examples from many different global environments, this comprehensive volume demonstrates that human impact on landforms and land-forming processes is profound, due to various driving forces, including : use of are ; extinction of fauna ; development of agriculture, urbanization, and globalization ; and new methods of harnessing energy.
Tile book explores the ways in which future climate change due to anthropogenic causes may further magnify effects on geomorphology with respect to future hazards such as floods and landslides, the state of the cryosphere, and global sea levels. The book concludes with a consideration of the ways in which landforms are now being managed and protected. Covering all major aspects of geomorphology, this book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students studying geomorphology, environmental science, and physical geography, and for all researchers of geomorphology.