Geomorphological research in the humid to seasonal tropics has primarilyconcentrated on the most characteristic landform assemblage of this zonenamely that of s... » 

Geomorphological research in the humid to seasonal tropics has primarilyconcentrated on the most characteristic landform assemblage of this zonenamely that of stepped largely undissected etchplains often dotted withinselbergs and cutting across ancient basement rocks. Although the authordiscusses extensively this subject he puts particular emphasis on thedifferences of chemical weathering and landforming processes on rocks ofvarious lithology and structure. This contrast becomes most evident whencomparing the highly resistant quartzitic sediments often covering the basementrocks with the easily weathered volcanics e.g. the Deccan traps of India.Thebook was first published in German in 1987. However the present version ismuch more than a translation encompassing a range of new ideas and findings inthe field of tropical geomorphology. The number of maps and illustrations hasalso been increased. «