The nature of geomorphology / Природа геоморфологии

Geomorphological literature has now become so voluminous that it may seem impractical for an individual writer to attempt to encapsulate it all. Indeed, in the last ten years, the geomorphological market stall has been increasingly stocked with a range of specialized hybrids and a wealth of produce from academic communes involving several workers. However, if the individual student is to be expected to comprehend the scope of geomorphology, clearly it is only fair to expect that a sufficient overview must be within the grasp of the individual writer. Thus, the very reason that cautions against the present exercise is equally its main justification. Ideally, the advantage could be greater cohesion in scope, balance in format and evenness in level of treatment. Therefore, since each of these three aspects stems from different sources in the present blend, some brief introduction to its scope, format and level of treatment is required <...>