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Wind as a Geomorphic Agent in Cold Climates

Wind as a Geomorphic Agent in Cold Climates( )
Author: Seppälä, Matti
Contribution by: Bliss, L. C.
Clarke, Arthur C.
Drewry, D. J.
Renouf, M. A. P.
Walton, D. W. H.
Williams, P. J.
Series title:Studies in Polar Research Ser.
ISBN:978-0-521-56406-9
Publication Date:Jun 2004
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:AUD $299.95
Book Description:

Wind as a Geomorphic Agent in Cold Climates, first published in 2004, presents a description and explanation of wind-generated polar landforms, both modern-day and those in the geological record. It provides an important introduction to this area of geocryology for graduate students and researchers in geomorphology, geology and environmental science.

Book Details
Pages:368
Detailed Subjects: Science / Earth Sciences / Geography
Science / Environmental Science
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):18.3 x 25.5 x 2.7 cm
Book Weight:0.936 Kilograms
Author Biography
Seppälä, Matti (Author)
Arthur C. Clarke was born in Minehead, Somerset, England, on December 16, 1917. During World War II, he served as a radar specialist in the RAF. His first published piece of fiction was Rescue Party and appeared in Astounding Science, May 1946. He graduated from King's College in London with honors in physics and mathematics, and worked in scientific research before turning his attention to writing fiction.

His first book, Prelude to Space, was published in 1951. He is best known for his book 2001: A Space Odyssey, which was later turned into a highly successful and controversial film under the direction of Stanley Kubrick. His other works include Childhood's End, Rendezvous with Rama, The Garden of Rama, The Snows of Olympus, 2010: A Space Odyssey II, 2062: Odyssey III, and 3001: The Final Odyssey. During his lifetime, he received at least three Hugo Awards and two Nebula Awards. He died of heart failure on March 19, 2008 at the age of 90.

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