L.J. Bracken
Geomorphological equilibrium: myth and metaphor?
Bracken, L.J.; Wainwright, J.
Authors
J. Wainwright
Abstract
Equilibrium is a central concept in geomorphology. Despite the widespread use of the term, there is a great deal of variability in the ways equilibrium is portrayed and informs practice. Thus, there is confusion concerning the precise meanings and usage of the concept. This confusion has arisen because of the enshrinement of Gilbert's original ideas as a myth that supports a narrow, short-termist, process-based approach to geomorphology that developed following the quantitative revolution, and is furthermore essentially untestable. It may be better to represent equilibrium as a metaphor that underpins many geomorphological concepts and ideas, which are utilized in our everyday practice and which are built upon a relatively narrow, modernist perspective of the discipline.
Citation
Bracken, L., & Wainwright, J. (2006). Geomorphological equilibrium: myth and metaphor?. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 31(2), 167-178. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-5661.2006.00204.x
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | 2006-06 |
Deposit Date | Apr 4, 2007 |
Journal | Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers |
Print ISSN | 0020-2754 |
Electronic ISSN | 1475-5661 |
Publisher | Wiley |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 31 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 167-178 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-5661.2006.00204.x |
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