Books
This section contains books by members of the Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology Research Group, on Physical Geography of the Netherlands and Western Europe.
Berendsen & Stouthamer (2001) summarize 40 years of research on the palaeogeographic evolution of the Holocene Rhine-Meuse delta. Most of the other books are in Dutch, but some have a summary in English. Books that are no longer available from the publisher, may still be available from Lingua Terra, a second-hand bookstore.
Books by H.J.A. Berendsen
- Dr. Henk J.A. Berendsen
- Dr. Henk Berendsen led the field course in the Rhine-Meuse delta since 1973. He has been associate professor at Utrecht University from 1985-2005. Together with Prof. Koster he supervised the research group of fluvial geomorphology and sedimentology. In addition to the books listed here, he co-edited special editions of international journals. Although formally retired now, he is still involved in research, and occasional teaching.
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Palaeogeographic development of the Rhine-Meuse delta, The Netherlands
by H.J.A. Berendsen & E. Stouthamer (2001)
1st printing, Assen: Van Gorcum, 268 p. ISBN 90 232 3695 5.
Palaeogeographic development of the Rhine-Meuse delta gives an overview of the results of 40 years of research on the Holocene evolution of the Rhine-Meuse delta. It is based on an extensive database containing over 200,000 core descriptions, 1250 radiocarbon dates and over 45,000 dated archeological artifacts. The Holocene evolution is illustrated in a geological map (scale 1:100.000) of the entire fluvial delta, palaeogeographic maps, and an E-W cross section. The publication comes in a box (A4 size), containing the book, three colored maps and a CD-ROM. Availability: Sold out per November 20, 2006. A CD-ROM with the complete contents of the book, including revised versions of the tables and printable versions of the coloured maps is now available from the authors, € 20,- (including shipping). Three printed full-color maps are still available separately from the authors (unfolded, € 15,- including handling and shipping). Digital (ArcGis and Freehand) versions of the maps are available upon request from the authors. Note that these are not free of charge. |
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Fysische Geografie van Nederland (Series of 4 books)
by H.J.A. Berendsen (1996-1997)
The four books of the series 'Fysische geografie van Nederland' (Physical geography of the Netherlands) are in Dutch, and give a complete overview of the physical geography and the landscape evolution of the Netherlands, from the earliest time in geological history to the present, and even into the future. These books are meant for higher education in geology and geography. Illustrations are in Dutch and black & white. De vorming van het land: ISBN 90 232 3102 3,Fysisch-geografisch onderzoek: ISNN 90232 3103 1, Landschap in delen: ISBN 90232 3211 9, Landschappelijk Nederland: ISBN 90 232 3212 7. No longer available. Superceded by completely revised editions, see the four books below. |
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De vorming van het land. Inleiding in de geologie en de geomorfologie
by H.J.A. Berendsen (2004)
Fysische Geografie van Nederland. 4th completely revised edition, including a CD-ROM. (1st printing 1996). Assen: Van Gorcum, 410 p. ISBN 90 232 4075 8.
"De vorming van het land" is concerned with the geological and morphological development of the Netherlands from the Precambrian up to the present. Availability: Any bookstore in the Netherlands, or order directly from Van Gorcum (Dutch), € 49,50. Including a CD-ROM containing PowerPoint presentations with pictures and diagrams in color. |
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Fysisch-geografisch onderzoek. Thema's en methoden
by H.J.A. Berendsen (2005)
Fysische Geografie van Nederland. 4th completely revised edition, including a CD-ROM. (1st printing 1997). Assen: Van Gorcum, 319 p. ISBN 90 232 4138 x.
"Fysisch-geografisch onderzoek" contains a description of research methods, used in geology and physical geography. It gives a global perspective, and a regional description of sedimentary environments in the Netherlands. Availability: Any bookstore in the Netherlands, or order directly from Van Gorcum (Dutch), € 52,50. Including a CD-ROM containing PowerPoint presentations with pictures and diagrams in color. |
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Landschap in delen. Overzicht van de geofactoren
by H.J.A. Berendsen (2005)
Fysische Geografie van Nederland. 3rd completely revised edition, including a CD-ROM. (1st printing 1997). Assen: Van Gorcum, 340 p. ISBN 90 232 4149 5.
This book gives an overview of the other landscape components: climate, soil, water, plants, animals, and human influence, as well as the present ecological and environmental problems. Availability: Any bookstore in the Netherlands, or order directly from Van Gorcum (Dutch), € 47,50. Including a CD-ROM containing PowerPoint presentations with pictures and diagrams in color. |
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Landschappelijk Nederland. De fysisch-geografische regio's
by H.J.A. Berendsen (2005)
Fysische Geografie van Nederland. 3rd completely revised edition, including a CD-ROM. (1st printing 1997). Assen: Van Gorcum, 249 p. ISBN 90 232 4148 7.
"Landschappelijk Nederland" considers the physical-geographic regions of the Netherlands from a more integrated point of view. Availability: Any bookstore in the Netherlands, or order directly from Van Gorcum (Dutch), € 37,50. Including a CD-ROM containing PowerPoint presentations with pictures and diagrams in color. |
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Handleiding voor het veldwerk laaglandgenese
by H.J.A. Berendsen (2006)
15th printing, Utrecht University, Faculty of Geosciences, 224 p.
This guidebook, written in Dutch, has been used by generations of physical geography students, carrying out fieldwork in the Rhine-Meuse delta. The first edition appeared in 1973, the 15th edition in 2006. Availability: From the author, € 14,-. |
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Zand in banen. Zanddiepte-kaarten van het Gelders Riverengebied met inbegrip van de uiterwaarden
by H.J.A. Berendsen, E.L.J.H. Faessen, A.W. Hesselink & H. Kempen (2002)
Arnhem: Provincie Gelderland, in samenwerking met Rijkswaterstaat, Waterbedrijf Gelderland en Universiteit Utrecht, 53 p.
Sand-depth maps of the eastern part of the Rhine-Meuse delta (with an extended summary in English). Extended second printing of the atlas with coloured maps (size A2, folded as A4). Availability: From the author, € 52,-. A digital (ArcGis) version is also available. |
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Zanddiepte-attentiekaarten van het Gelderse rivierengebied
by H.J.A. Berendsen, E.L.J.H. Faessen & H. Kempen (1994)
Provincie Gelderland, Arnhem. Atlas with coloured maps.
Sand-depth maps of the eastern part of the Rhine-Meuse delta, scale 1:25.000, size A4. Availability: From the author. |
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Nieuwe karteringsmethoden in de fysische geografie
by H.J.A. Berendsen & H. van Steijn (editors) (1988)
1st printing, Amsterdam/Utrecht: Netherlands Geographical Studies 63, 178 p. ISBN 90 6809 073 9.
Collection of papers by various authors on new methods of mapping in physical geography. Sold out. |
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Het landschap van de Bommelerwaard
by H.J.A. Berendsen (editor) (1986)
1st printing, Netherlands Geographical Studies 10, 184 p. ISBN 90 6809 019 4.
Regional study on the Late Weichselian and Holocene landscape evolution of the Bommelerwaard, in the southern part of the Rhine-Meuse delta, including a geological-geomorphological map, scale 1:50.000. With a coloured map and a summary in English. Sold out. However, the map is still available from the author. |
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De genese van het landschap in het zuiden van de provincie Utrecht - een fysisch-geografische studie
by H.J.A. Berendsen (1982)
Ph.D. Thesis, 3rd printing, Utrechtse Geografische Studies 25, 256 p. ISBN 90 6266 033 9. With a summary in English. Ph.D. Thesis on the geomorphological and sedimentological evolution of the area around Utrecht. Based on 90,000 boreholes and approximately 65 radiocarbon dates, it is concluded that sedimentation in the fluvial area and the intertidal area in the Netherlands did not occur synchronously, as was previously presumed. The thesis contains 6 detailed coloured geomorphological maps on a scale 1:25.000. Sold out. However, the maps are still available from the author. |
Books by J.H. van den Berg
- Dr. Jan-rik H. van den Berg
- Studied Physical geography at Utrecht University, and worked several years for the Department of Earth Sciences (Sedimentology) and for Rijkswaterstaat. He is now an assistant professor at the Department of Physical Geography.
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Aspects of sediment- and morphodynamics of subtidal deposits of the Oosterschelde (the Netherlands)
by J.H. van den Berg (1986)
Ph.D. Thesis, 1st printing, Rijkswaterstaat, Utrecht/The Hague.
This Ph.D. Thesis (in English) deals with the sedimentology and morphodynamics of deposits in the tidal estuary 'Oosterschelde' in the southwestern part of the Netherlands. Sold out. |
Books by K.M. Cohen
- Dr. Kim M. Cohen
- After he obtained his Ph.D. degree, Dr. K.M. Cohen worked at Cambridge University for 1.5 years. He now is a postdoc researcher at the Department of Physical Geography.
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Differential subsidence within a coastal prism. Late Glacial Holocene tectonics in the Rhine-Meuse delta, The Netherlands
by K.M. Cohen (2003)
Ph.D. Thesis, 1st printing, Netherlands Geographical Studies 316, 172 p. ISBN 90 6809 354 1.
This Ph.D. Thesis quantifies Late Glacial and Holocene tectonic movements and its effects on fluvial deposits, based on various records. It discusses Early Holocene palaeogeographic development of the area around the Peel Boundary Fault, and gives a geostatistic 3-D interpolation of Holocene paleo-groundwater rise. Availability: KNAG/Faculty of Geosciences, Universiteit Utrecht. |
Books by W.Z. Hoek
- Dr. Wim Z. Hoek
- Dr. W.Z. Hoek studied physical geography at Utrecht University, got his Ph.D. degree at the Free University of Amsterdam, and is now an assistant professor at the Department of Physical Geography.
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Palaeogeography of Lateglacial Vegetations - Aspects of Lateglacial and Early Holocene vegetation, abiotic landscape, and climate in The Netherlands
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Atlas to Palaeogeography of Lateglacial Vegetations - Maps of Lateglacial and Early Holocene landscape and vegetation in The Netherlands, with an extensive review of available palynological data.
by W.Z. Hoek (1997)
Ph.D. Thesis, 1st printing, Netherlands Geographical Studies 230 and 231, Utrecht/Amsterdam, 160 pp.
This Ph.D. Thesis (in English) is concerned with the Lateglacial and Early Holocene vegetation and climate development in The Netherlands. Availability: KNAG/Faculty of Geosciences, Universiteit Utrecht. |
Books by M.G. Kleinhans
- Dr. Maarten G. Kleinhans
- Dr. M. Kleinhans studied physical geography at Utrecht University, and is now a post-doc researcher at the Department of Physical Geography, studying the stability of bifurcations.
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Sorting out sand and gravel; sediment transport and deposition in sand-gravel bed rivers
by M.G. Kleinhans (2002)
Ph.D. Thesis, 1st printing, Netherlands Geographical Studies 293, Utrecht/Amsterdam, 317 p.
This Ph.D. Thesis (in English) is concerned with sediment transport and deposition in sand-gravel bed rivers. Field data were gathered from ships near the bifurcation of Rhine and Waal, and from the river Allier in France. In addition, laboratory experiments were carried out. Availability: KNAG/Faculty of Geosciences, Universiteit Utrecht. Abstract and full text download |
Books by E.A. Koster
- Prof. Dr. Ward Koster
- Prof. Dr. E.A. Koster has been the formal head of the research group of fluvial geomorphology and sedimentology from 1985 to 2005. He was a member of numerous scienfic committees. In addition to these books, he has co-edited 7 special volumes of international journals. Although retired now, he is still involved in research.
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The physical geography of Western Europe
by E.A. Koster (editor) (2005)
A distinguished team of Western European scholars has written an advanced physical geography book designed to be a state-of-the-art evaluation of the physical environment of Western Europe, being both retrospective and prospective in its perception of environmental change. The unique natural and regional environments of Western Europe are discussed, as well as the physical geographic framework of the region. Availability: Oxford University Press or Amazon.com, US $250,- |
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De stuifzanden van de Veluwe; een fysisch-geografische studie
by E.A. Koster (1978)
1st printing, University of Amsterdam, 226 p.
This Ph.D. Thesis (in Dutch, with a summary in English) is concerned with eolian drift sands of the Veluwe (central Netherlands). Sold out. |
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Fysische geografie. Aspecten van het landschapsonderzoek
by P.D. Jungerius, E.A. Koster & F.J.P.M. Kwaad (1973), editors
1st printing, Oosthoek's Uitgeversmaatschappij, Utrecht, 226 p. ISBN 90 6046 615 2.
This book (in Dutch) was written by a large number of authors from the University of Amsterdam: De Graaf, Levelt, Maarleveld, Van Mourik, Mücher, Riezebos, Rupke, Van Schuylenborgh, Sevink, Slotboom, Vink, De Waart, Wensink, Van Zuylen. Sold out. |
Books by H. Middelkoop
- Dr. Hans Middelkoop
- Dr. Hans Middelkoop became associate professor in 2005, and is presently the formal leader of the fluvial sedimentology group.
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Twee rivieren. Rijn en Maas in Nederland
by H. Middelkoop (editor) (1998)
RIZA rapport 98.041 Arnhem: RIZA. ISBN 90 369 51 968.
Also available in English as "Twice a river. Rhine and Meuse in The Netherlands". This book summarizes the characteristics of the rivers Rhine and Meuse, especially regarding discharge, shipping, water quality and quantity, and related problems. Nature conservation and future development of the river area are also considered. Availability: From SDU/Servicecentrum uitgevers, € 12,- |
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Embanked floodplains in the Netherlands. Geomorphological evolution over various time scales
by H. Middelkoop (1997)
Ph.D. Thesis, 1st printing, Nederlandse Geografische Studies 224, 341 p. ISBN 90 6809 244 8.
This Ph.D. Thesis (in English) discusses the discharge of the Rhine, its suspended sediment and heavy metals load, the evolution of the embanked floodplains based on old river maps, dike breaches, vegetation and land use, pollution, sedimentation rates, modelling, and scenario studies of the spatial and temporal effects of climate change. Availability: KNAG/Faculty of Geosciences, Universiteit Utrecht. |
Books by E. Stouthamer
- Dr. Esther Stouthamer
- Dr. Esther Stouthamer was co-author of "Palaeogeographic development of the Rhine-Meuse delta". She is now the formal leader of the field course in the Rhine-Meuse delta.
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Holocene avulsions in the Rhine-Meuse delta, The Netherlands
by E. Stouthamer (2001)
Ph.D. Thesis, 1st printing, Netherlands Geographical Studies 283, 211 p. ISBN 90 6809 314 2.
This Ph.D. Thesis (in English) gives an overview of Holocene avulsions (shifts of river courses to a new location on the floodplain). It contains 5 papers that were published in international journals, on palaeogeography, factors controlling avulsion, avulsion frequency, sedimentary products of avulsion and reoccupation of older river channels. Availability: KNAG/Faculty of Geosciences, Universiteit Utrecht, € 25,- |