Concepts of equilibrium and evolution in geomorphology : the model of branch systems

Auteur :
MONTGOMERY, K.

Description :
The objectives of this paper are : 1) to review the definition and use of equilibrium concepts in geomorphology| 2) to examine how concepts of system evolution and historical constraint have been incorporated into geomorphology| 3) to discuss how problems of causality, arising from differing spatial and temporal scales of study, have been incorporated into geomorphic understanding of systems. The final objective is : 4) to suggest a general conceptual model, based on recent thermodynamic concepts of equilibrium and evolution, which will integrate, and hence provide a perspective on historical and non-historical views of geomorphic systems.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Progress in physical geography, issn : 0309-1333, 1989, vol. 13, n°. 1, p. 47-66, Références bibliographiques : 56 réf.

Date :
1989

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, London, Sage Publications