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Overview
This is a completely revised and updated edition of David Knighton's River Forms and Processes. Looking at the wide range of forms developed by natural rivers and the processes responsible for that development, the book combines empirical and theoretical approaches, and provides a critical assessment of the many schools of thought which have emerged for dealing with adjustment in the fluvial system. It is fully illustrated throughout by a superb range of figures, photographs and tables.
Synopsis
This is a completely revised and updated edition of David Knighton's River Forms and Processes. Looking at the wide range of forms developed by natural rivers and the processes responsible for that development, the book combines empirical and theoretical approaches, and provides a critical assessment of the many schools of thought which have emerged for dealing with adjustment in the fluvial system. It is fully illustrated throughout by a superb range of figures, photographs and tables.
Booknews
Looks at the wide range of forms developed by natural rivers and the processes responsible for them, combining empirical and theoretical approaches and providing a critical assessment of the various schools of thought which have emerged for dealing with adjustment in fluvial systems. Contains chapters on drainage networks, catchment processes, fluvial processes, adjustment of channel forms, and channel changes through time. Includes b&w photos. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.