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Editors : George Owusu, Paul W.K. Yankson, Samuel Agyei-Mensah & Emmanuel M. Attua

Publisher : Woeli Publishing Services

Date of Publication : 2013

Place of Publication : Accra

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Browsing Geography by Author "Kusimi, J.M."

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    Explanations to the Evolution of Landscapes in Geomorphology
    (2013-12-09) Kusimi, J.M.
    The chapter reviews landscape evolution models from classical period to date. The classical models include catastrophism and uniformitarianism, some of the early modern era ones are, dynamic equilibrium, geographic cycle, slope replacement and the recent ones are classified as geomorphic transport laws. The classical and early modern models are describe as descriptive because they lack numeric measurements of processes and forms whiles the contemporary models that are more empirical are termed quantitative. The fundamental principles underlying these models, limitations and strengths have been examined. Geomorphology is moving towards the quantitative phase of explaining earth surface processes and landforms because of the need to be predictive of future trends base on findings of past and current studies. However, due to the peculiarity of the discipline, geomorphogists need to work with other environmental and earth scientists to be able to develop models that will be useful and applicable in explaining landscape processes and forms.
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    Geomorphological Processes and Landforms of the Coastal Environment
    (2013-12-09) Awere-Gyekye, K.; Kusimi, J.M.; Yiran, G.A.B.
    The coastal zone is shaped by geomorphic processes. These processes result in the development of coastal landscapes characterized by varied landforms; erosional or depositional. The coastal environment is also made up of rich coastal resources and as a result it is home to more than half of the world’s population and a diversity of flora and fauna. Hence there are interactions between human and coastal systems and these interactions lead to the modification of these coastal resources and the landscape. Although there could be several benefits resulting from these interactions, the coastal system is under threat of degradation due to both human and natural factors and this call for a concerted effort to manage it sustainably. Therefore, integrated coastal zone management is seen as the optimal method for managing the coast.