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The interdependent relationship between humans and landscapes is an important but still under-developed concept in geomorphology. It is clear, from case studies introduced in this chapter that a detailed understanding of how people impact on geomorphic processes and how, in turn, these processes impact on society, is an essential contribution towards the goal of a sustainable future.
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Meadows, M.E., Lin, JC. (2016). Geomorphology and Society: An Introduction. In: Meadows, M., Lin, JC. (eds) Geomorphology and Society. Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-56000-5_1
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