The Periglacial Environment

"The Periglacial Environment, Third Edition" presents a balanced and comprehensive account of the characteristics and significance of periglacial processes, landforms and deposits. The book is organised into four parts. Part one provides a general introduction to the subject. Part two provides an overview to the characteristics of present-day periglacial environments, and part three focuses on relict periglacial environments. The whole is rounded of with part four covering applied periglacial geomorphology. This Third Edition includes new and expanded sections on: pleistocene environments, global change, geotechnical and engineering aspects. This excellent textbook is an invaluable resource for second and third year undergraduate students of Physical Geography, Geology, Environmental Science and Earth Science. "The Periglacial Environment, Third Edition" is also an  informative reading for professionals, researchers and lecturers working and teaching in the field.