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Originally published in 1989, Karst Geomorphology and Hydrology became the leading textbook on karst studies. This new textbook has been substantially revised and updated.

The first half of the book is a systematic presentation of the dissolution kinetics, chemical equilibria and physical flow laws relating to karst environments. It includes details of the many environmental factors that complicate their chemical evolution, with a critique of measurement of karst erosion rates. The second half of the book looks at the classification system for cave systems and the influence of climate and climatic change on karst development. The book ends with chapters on karst water resource management and a look at the important issues of environmental management, including environmental impact assessment, environmental rehabilitation, tourism impacts and conservation values. Practical application of karst studies are explained throughout the text. ... Read more

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This book is the first study of the karst areas of China by a Western geomorphologist. Almost all the sources for the book are from Chinese work, never published in the West. Chinese methods of studying karst differ somewhat from those in the West and these are discussed, analyzed and evaluated. Karst areas are sensitive to environmental influences and Chinese attempts to deal with these are discussed. The book is illustrated by many diagrams from Chinese sources and the author's own photographs. Comparisons between karst areas in Europe and elsewhere are made with those in China. ... Read more

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Areas of limestone outcrop are widely distributed throughoutEngland and Wales and this is reflected in their rich diversity ofkarst landscapes and cave systems. Indeed, some of the mostspectacular natural landscapes in Britain are karstic, and haveprovided geomorphologists with classic areas of study. As well as a general description of the nature and origin of karstsand caves, this volume contains descriptions of almost one hundredSites of Special Scientific Interest from the internationally renownedglaciokarst of the Yorkshire Dales, the Northern Pennines, PeakDistrict, Mendips, Wales and other areas. ... Read more