Principles Of Glacier Mechanics

This book provides students and practising glaciologists with the tools they need to understand modern glaciology. This book provides students with the tools th... » 

This book provides students and practising glaciologists with the tools they need to understand modern glaciology. This book provides students with the tools they need to understand modern glaciology.Relatively simple concepts are introduced first, followed by mathematically more sophisticated chapters. Emphasis is placed on connections between modern research in glaciology and the origin of features of glacial landscapes. Student exercises are included. This new edition builds on the successful first edition: it has been completely updated, and important new sections and whole chapters have been added. «