The Rivers Handbook: Science and Management of River Environments: Hydrological and Ecological Principles Two Volume Set complete

Edited by Peter Calow and Geogrey Petts

ISBN 10: 0632028327 / ISBN 13: 9780632028320

Published by Blackwell, 1992

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The Rivers Handbook: Science and Management of River Environments Hydrological and Ecological Principles. Vol. 1, Blue cloth with silver type. 526 pages. Vol. 2, black cloth with silver type, 523 pages. Withdrawn library copies with stickers on covers and stamps on end pages. Internal sheets all clean and VG. Solid square bindings, Illustrated with maps, chars and color plates. [shelf C-bas}.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Rivers Handbook: Science and Management of River Environments: Hydrological and Ecological Principles Two Volume Set complete
• Publisher: Blackwell
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0632028327
• ISBN 13: 9780632028320
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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Synopsis

Volume One of the Rivers Handbook assesses and reports on the scientific and ecological principles that are relevant for developing a rational, integrated approach to rivers management. The volume is based on two decades of research focussing on the ecological impact of water development projects and scientists are now using their accumulated knowledge to address applied problems. Simultaneously, in response to intensified legislation and growing public awareness of ecological impacts, rivers engineers, Water Authorities, and water resource managers have become increasingly in need of a comprehensive reference and directory to the application of ecologically sound practices in waterways management. This first volume (of two) commences with an overview of river systems. Subsequent sections cover the physicochemical environment emphasizing the importance of the factors defined by biota. A major section describes biota and their importance in rivers, from microorganisms to vertebrates. Ecosystems and processes are discussed in full and final chapters bring together all of the properties and processes discussed earlier in descriptions of five river types: sub-temperate, temperate, large alluvial tropical, semi-arid, and mountain.

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Volume One of the Rivers Handbook assesses and reports on the scientific and ecological principles that are relevant for developing a rational, integrated approach to rivers management. The volume is based on two decades of research focussing on the ecological impact of water development projects