Natural Terrain - Rivers, Marine, Lake & Wetland Ecology
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Overview
Fast changing legislation and increasing environmental awareness within the non-scientific community demands that the modern approach to the management of rivers and water resources should be based on a sound understanding and application of the scientific and ecological principles that underlie freshwater processes. In two volumes, The Rivers Handbook offers an expert and exhaustive insight into the principles, methods and tools of modern river management - always within an integrated and environmentally acceptable framework. This second volume develops the principles and philosophies expounded in the first volume into the management sphere, organizing the approach around problems, diagnosis and treatment.- A fully comprehensive reference to sound methods of modern river management.
- The ideal information resource for all river managers.
Editorials
Booknews
The Rivers Handbook, published in two volumes, is a reference for workers in the fields of river ecology and management, providing an up-to-date overview of the application of ecologically sound approaches, methods, and tools for an understanding of rivers and their management. Volume 1 (1992) treats general scientific and ecological principles that are relevant for developing an integrated approach to management. Volume 2 develops these principles into the management sphere in five sections: perturbations and biological impacts; monitoring programs; modeling--forecasting and prediction; management options; and case studies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
May 25, 1994
Publisher
Oxford ; Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1992-1994.
Pages
536
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780632029853