System Theory in Geomorphology: Challenges, Epistemological Consequences and Practical Implications
Author:   Kirsten von Elverfeldt
Publisher:   Springer
Edition:   2012 ed.
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9789400795228


Pages:   142
Publication Date:   16 April 2014
Format:   Paperback
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System Theory in Geomorphology: Challenges, Epistemological Consequences and Practical Implications


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Empirical research needs a profound theory to be successful. This is the simple but, in its consequences, radical approach for this study in geomorphology. It critically analyses the current system understanding and offers a new view for a geomorphology that understands systems as being open but at the same time operationally closed, as self-organized, structure-building and potentially self-referential. Kirsten von Elverfeldt succeeds in designing a theoretical framework that sets new standards within Physical Geography. By using state-of-the-art concepts in system theory, it offers also new bridges to Human Geography as well as to other neighbouring disciplines. This book was awarded the Dissertation prize 2010 of the German Working Group in Geomorphology of the DGfG and the Hans Bobek-prize of the ÖGG (Austrian Geographical Society).

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Author:   Kirsten von Elverfeldt
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   2012 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.250kg
ISBN:  

9789400795228


ISBN 10:   940079522
Pages:   142
Publication Date:   16 April 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Foreword Preface 1. (System-)Theoretical thinking: A challenge to geomorphology? 2. Observation and distinction: the underlying method Part I: Problem areas 3. First problem area: Coherence of basic assumptions and concepts 4. Second problem area: Openness and determinacy 5. Third problem area: The physical basis 6. Fourth problem area: Equilibria 7. Fifth problem area: Complexity and non-linearity 8. Tentative conclusions in two steps Part  II: Consequences and implications 9. Epistemological consequences 10. Practical implications 11. Meeting the challenge: An approach towards a geomorphological system theory 12. Summary 13. References Index

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