Description
- Presents the most detailed and current work to date
- Written in a style that is both intelligent and accessible
- Fully illustrated with original drawings and photographs
- Relevant and information for a broad audience working on organic sediments in various environments
About the Author
Martin Evans is a senior lecturer in geomorphology at the University of Manchester.
Jeff Warburton is currently a reader in geomorphology in the Department of Geography at Durham University.
Reviews
"This book is a timely, comprehensive and authoritative overview of recent research on peatland erosion and geomorphological change. It addresses a vacant niche in the wetland literature and takes forward the peatland research agenda in new and interesting directions."
Dan Charman, University of Plymouth
"Peat is one of our most precious natural resources. This important textbook takes us through the many challenges of researching, understanding and restoring peatlands. Timely, instructive and comprehensive, this book has the distinction of being essential to academics as well as practical conservationists concerned with peat."
Des Thompson, Scottish Natural Heritage and Joint Nature Conservation Committee
"The most up-to-date writing on this subject. Well worth the price."
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Book Information
ISBN 9781405115070
Author Martin Evans
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 581g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 160mm * 20mm