River Confluences, Tributaries and the Fluvial Network
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Overview
River Confluences and the Fluvial Network brings together state of the art thinking on confluence dynamics tributary impacts and the links between processes at these scales and river network functions. The book is unique in focus, content, scope and in bringing together engineering, ecological and geomorphological approaches to the three key areas of river system science.
Taking a global approach this multi-authored text features a team of carefully selected, internationally renowned, experts who have all contributed significantly to recent ground breaking advancements in the field. Each chapter includes a comprehensive review of work to date highlighting recent discoveries and the main thrust of knowledge, previously unpublished research and case studies, challenges and questions, detailed references as well as a forward looking assessment of the state of the science.
Synopsis
River Confluences, Tributaries and the Fluvial Network is a comprehensive overview of the subject, bringing together, for the first time, state-of-the-art thinking on confluence dynamics, tributary impacts and river network functions. The book is unique in its focus, content and scope and in considering geomorphological, engineering and ecological approaches to this important aspect of river system science.
The text is written by an international team of experts who have set the research agenda in this field and who continue to make significant, ground-breaking contributions. Each chapter includes a comprehensive review of work to date, defines the current state of understanding, and introduces new, cutting-edge research and numerous global case studies. The collection provides a benchmark reference and a forward-looking assessment of the state of the science that maps out the key challenges and research questions that lie ahead.
An invaluable reference for postgraduates and researchers in the fields of fluvial geomorphology, sedimentology, ecology, hydrology, river management and engineering. The book will also be of interest to professional geoscientists, engineers and ecological consultants, looking for an up-to-date overview of the subject.
- Multi-authored work, written by leading international experts in the field
- includes previously unpublished research and case studies
- Global examples to illustrate the various approaches to the study of confluences, tributaries and networks