Rivers of the United States

Ruth Patrick

ISBN 10: 0471107522 / ISBN 13: 9780471107521

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1995

About this Item

This volume is part of a set presenting descriptions of all major rivers and estuaries found in the USA. The hydrology, chemistry and biology of each river system is described. This volume explores the chemical and physical characteristics of riverine systems. Series: Rivers of the United States. Num Pages: 238 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSP; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 538. . 1995. Volume 2. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780471107521

Bibliographic Details

Title: Rivers of the United States

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Publication Date: 1995

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis:

This six-volume set offers a comprehensive, unified and integrated treatment of all major rivers and estuaries of the contiguous United States. Describes the hydrology, chemistry and biology of rivers in natural circumstances. Includes numerous photographs, maps and graphs.

About the Author:

Dr. Patrick is a 1996 recipient of the President's National Medal of Science, the most prestigious scientific honor in American Science. She holds the Francis Boyer chair of Limnology at the National Academy of Sciences in Philadelphia.