This book explores the theory of ecogeomorphic pattern-process linkages, using case studies from Europe, Africa, Australia and North America. Sets forth a research agenda for the emerging field of ecogeomorphology in drylands land-degradation studies.

InhaltsangabeEcogeomorphic systems and land degradation in drylands.- Land-degradation studies: the state of the art.- Resilience, self organization, complexity and pattern formation.- Short-range ecogeomorphic processes.- Long-range ecogeomorphic processes.- The emergence of pattern: integrating short- and long-range processes.- Approaches to modelling ecogeomorphic systems.- Characterizing patterns.- Assessment of patterns in ecogeomorphic systems.- Uncertainty assessment.- Sevilleta / Jornada.- Europe.- Africa.- Australia.- Ecogeomorphic systems and land degradation in drylands: a research agenda.- Index.