Theoretical innovation in Iran geomorphological analysis

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 PhD Student, Department of Physical Geography, Faculty of Geographical Sciences and Planning, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

2 Professor, Department of Physical Geography, Faculty of Geographical Sciences and Planning, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

3 Associate Professor Department of Physical Geography, Faculty of Geographical Sciences and Planning, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

4 Postdoctoral researcher, Department of Physical Geography, Faculty of Geographical Sciences and Planning, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

 
Since 1999, when the first book titled "Geomorphology of Iran" was written, up until 2024, a total of seven books with the same title have been published. An examination of their chapters and contents reveals a certain evolution in the understanding of Iran's geomorphology, although the authors have been heavily influenced by the foundations of Iranian geology. This trend is also evident in articles on the geomorphology of Iran, where a commendable shift toward quantitative analysis can be observed. Since 2011, new keywords have emerged in the literature on Iranian geomorphology, such as "spatial identity," "collective living patterns," "stellar climate," "Iran's geographical system," "intertextuality in geomorphology," "geoduality," and "social structuring." These terms reflect a change in the outlook of young Iranian geomorphologists and their inclination to explain the relationship between geomorphological landscapes and the inhabitants of this land. Another notable point is that these ideas are not translations of foreign geomorphologists’ works but rather the intellectual product of Iranian researchers themselves. This paper is the result of research on the theoretical innovations and ideas in Iranian geomorphology. Through a meta-analysis approach, it examines the new theories and ideas of Iranian geomorphologists. The results of this research indicate that the literature on new Iranian geomorphology has shifted towards a phenomenological perspective. New Iranian geomorphology has freed itself from the repetition of geological discussions, proposing new topics that are rarely seen in classical geomorphological literature.

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  • Receive Date: 19 October 2024
  • Revise Date: 14 January 2025
  • Accept Date: 09 March 2025

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