Theoretical Glaciology: Material Science of Ice and the Mechanics of Glaciers and Ice Sheets

by Kolumban Hutter

Book Overview

The purpose and scope of this book on theoretical glaciology is outlined in the Introduction. Its aim is to study the theoretical aspects of'ice mechanics' and the 'dynamics of ice masses in a geophysical environment. For the mature reader, the book can serve as an introduction to glaciology. How- ever, this is not what I would regard as advisible. Glaciology is an inter- disciplinary science in which many special scientific disciplines play their...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9027714738
• ISBN13: 9789027714732
• Release Date: August 1983
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 2.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"