Geomorphology : the research frontier and beyond : proceedings of the 24th Binghamton Symposium in Geomorphology, August 25, 1993 : held in conjunction with the Third Meeting of the International Association of Geomorphologists at McMaster University, Ham

Perspectives on the future directions of research in geomorphology form the major theme of this volume. Ten geomorphologists were asked to ''star-gaze''. that is provide opinions about the future direction of their speciality. Each paper is supported by the literature that currently defines the research frontier Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v Preface: a perspective on getting to the frontier , Pages vii-xii , John D. VITEK, John R. GIARDINO Geomorphology: the research frontier and beyond —Introduction , Pages 1-7 , H. Jesse Walker Extraterrestrial geomorphology: science and philosophy of Earthlike planetary landscapes , Pages 9-35 , V.R. Baker Human influence in geomorphology , Pages 37-59 , Andrew Goudie Soil geomorphology — Present dilemmas and future challenges , Pages 61-84 , John Gerrard Mass movement; the research frontier and beyond: a geomorphological approach , Pages 85-128 , Denys Brunsden Glacial geomorphology: modeling processes and landforms , Pages 129-140 , Jonathan M. Harbor Periglacial geomorphology in the 21st century , Pages 141-163 , Dietrich Barsch The changing geomorphology of the humid tropics , Pages 165-186 , Avijit Gupta The research frontier and beyond: granitic terrains , Pages 187-223 , C.R. Twidale Coastal geomorphology through the looking glass , Pages 225-249 , Douglas J. Sherman, Bernard O. Bauer Fluvial geomorphology: where do we go from here? , Pages 251-262 , Derald G. Smith List of Contributors , Pages 263-264 The Binghamtom Symposia in Geomorphology , Page 265 Edited By John D. Vitek And John R. Giardino. Reprinted From Geomorphology, Volume 7, Nos. 1-3. Includes Bibliographical References.