Two globally respected geomorphologists explain the basics of landform science in 20 concepts. An accessible and student focused companion to the field.

Introduction: Concepts and Geomorphology
SECTION A System contexts
The Systems Approach
Uniformitarianism
Landform
Form, Process and Materials
Equilibrium
Complexity and non linear dynamical systems
SECTION B System Functioning
Cycles
Force-Resistance
Geomorphic work
Process form models
SECTION C System Adjustments
Timescales
Forcings
Change trajectories
Inheritance
The 'Anthropocene'
SECTION D Drivers for the Future
Geomorphic Hazards
Geomorphic Engineering
Prediction and Design
CONCLUSION
The Concept of Geomorphology

Ken Gregory obtained his BSc, PhD and DSc from the University of London, was made CBE in 2007 for services to geography and higher education, and is currently President of the British Society for Geomorphology. Research interests include river channel change and management, palaeohydrology and the development of physical geography, and he has written more than 140 papers, authored and edited 30 books including The Earth's Land Surface (2010) and The SAGE Handbook of Geomorphology (2011). He has 3 Honorary degrees, and received the Founder's Medal of the Royal Geographical Society (1993), the Linton award of the BGRG (1999), and the Geographical medal of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (2000).