System Theory in Geomorphology Challenges, Epistemological Consequences and Practical Implications /

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...

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Κύριος συγγραφέας: von Elverfeldt, Kirsten (Συγγραφέας)
Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
Γλώσσα:English
Έκδοση: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2012.
Σειρά:Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
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Διαθέσιμο Online:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Πίνακας περιεχομένων:
  • Part I: Problem areas
  • First problem area: Coherence of basic assumptions and concepts
  • Second problem area: Openness and determinacy
  • Third problem area: The physical basis
  • Fourth problem area: Equilibria
  • Complexity and non-linearity
  • Tentative conclusions in two steps
  • Part 2: Consequences and implications
  • Epistemological consequences
  • Practical implications
  • Meeting the challenge: An approach towards a geomorphological system theory
  • Summary.