Originally published in this form in 1971, the content of this book was originally part of a larger composite volume 'Water, Earth and Man' (1969) which provided a synthesis of hydrology, geomorphology and socio-economic geography. This volume brings together the systematic theme of geomorphology.

Preface. Introduction R. J. Chorley and R. W. Kates 1. World Erosion and Sedimentation D. R. Stoddart 2. The Drainage Basin as the Fundamental Geomorphic Unit R. J. Chorley 3. The Role of Water in Rock Disintegration R. J. Chorley 4. Soil Moisture M. A. Carson 5. Infiltration, Throughflow, and Overland Flow M. J. Kirkby 6. Erosion by Water on Hillslopes M. J. Kirkby 7. The Geomorphic Effects of Ground Water Paul W. Williams 8. Open Channel Flow D. B. Simons 9. Hydraulic Geometry G. H. Dury 10. The Geomorphology and Morphometry of Glacial and Nival Areas Ian S. Evans 11. Periglacial Morphometry Barbara A. Kennedy 12. Relation of Morphometry to Runoff Frequency G. H. Dury 13. Climatic Geomorphology D. R. Stoddart 14. Geomorphic Implications of Climatic Changes S. A. Schumm