| Landscapes and Landforms of Portugal 2020 Edition Contributor(s): Vieira, Gonçalo (Editor), Zêzere, José Luís (Editor), Mora, Carla (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3319036408 ISBN-13: 9783319036403 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology |
| Dewey: 554 |
| Series: World Geomorphological Landscapes |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.4" W x 11.2" (2.60 lbs) 390 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Landforms and Landscapes of Portugal brings together contributions from 47 authors, presenting a thorough overview of the main highlights of the landscape of Portugal's mainland. The book, which is a tribute to Professor Ant nio de Brum Ferreira, first President of the Portuguese Association of Geomorphologists and former Professor at the University of Lisbon, is organized in five parts: a) Geomorphological setting, dynamics and hazards, b) Coasts, c) Mountains and valleys, d) Urban areas and e) The Portuguese UNESCO Geoparks. This is the first book ever to concentrate on the geomorphology of Portugal and is a benchmark for Portuguese geomorphology |