The riverscape and the river /
Haslam, S. M. 1934-
The riverscape and the river / S.M. Haslam. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008. - 1 online resource (xv, 404 pages) : illustrations, maps
Includes bibliographical references (pages 367-393) and indexes.
Introduction -- Natural river and its destruction -- Natural riverscape and its modification -- Resources I. Water resources and their loss -- Development and variation of rivers -- Development and variation of riverscapes -- Building blocks of river vegetation -- Building blocks of flood plain vegetation -- Resources II. Plants and animals, cleaning and minerals -- Building blocks of the riverscape -- Patterns, boundaries and fragmentation -- Resources III. Settlements and constructions -- Harsh riverscape -- Tempered or smiling riverscape -- Envoi. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
In this study Dr Haslam examines how the quantity, function and ecology of water changes as it moves from watershed to river. The development of river and riverscape, their ecology, the effect of human activities (such as water abstractions, flood control and management for recreational use) and water resources are described both in principle and using case histories. Contrasting examples are given from across the world, including Iceland, Hungary, Malta, Britain and the USA, which enables understanding of how water and riverscape interact with each other, and with human impact. The study, development and loss of water resources is also described, including the extreme example of Malta, whose clean water now depends solely on oil imports. This innovative book is written for graduate students and professionals interested in how water and riverscape interact.
English.
9780511410284 (electronic bk.) 051141028X (electronic bk.) 0511409745 (electronic bk.) 9780511409745 (electronic bk.) 9780511542060 (ebook) 0511542062 9781107407473 (paperback) 1107407478 1281716995 9781281716996 9786611716998 6611716998 0511408412 9780511408410 0511407106 9780511407109 0511408838 9780511408830 (Cloth)
9786611716998
171699 MIL
Rivers.
Valley ecology.
Stream ecology.
Écologie des vallées.
SCIENCE--Environmental Science (see also Chemistry--Environmental)
NATURE--Ecosystems & Habitats--Wilderness.
NATURE--Ecology.
SCIENCE--Life Sciences--Ecology.
Rivers.
Stream ecology.
Valley ecology.
Electronic books.
QH541.5.V3 / H37 2008eb
577.64
The riverscape and the river / S.M. Haslam. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008. - 1 online resource (xv, 404 pages) : illustrations, maps
Includes bibliographical references (pages 367-393) and indexes.
Introduction -- Natural river and its destruction -- Natural riverscape and its modification -- Resources I. Water resources and their loss -- Development and variation of rivers -- Development and variation of riverscapes -- Building blocks of river vegetation -- Building blocks of flood plain vegetation -- Resources II. Plants and animals, cleaning and minerals -- Building blocks of the riverscape -- Patterns, boundaries and fragmentation -- Resources III. Settlements and constructions -- Harsh riverscape -- Tempered or smiling riverscape -- Envoi. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
In this study Dr Haslam examines how the quantity, function and ecology of water changes as it moves from watershed to river. The development of river and riverscape, their ecology, the effect of human activities (such as water abstractions, flood control and management for recreational use) and water resources are described both in principle and using case histories. Contrasting examples are given from across the world, including Iceland, Hungary, Malta, Britain and the USA, which enables understanding of how water and riverscape interact with each other, and with human impact. The study, development and loss of water resources is also described, including the extreme example of Malta, whose clean water now depends solely on oil imports. This innovative book is written for graduate students and professionals interested in how water and riverscape interact.
English.
9780511410284 (electronic bk.) 051141028X (electronic bk.) 0511409745 (electronic bk.) 9780511409745 (electronic bk.) 9780511542060 (ebook) 0511542062 9781107407473 (paperback) 1107407478 1281716995 9781281716996 9786611716998 6611716998 0511408412 9780511408410 0511407106 9780511407109 0511408838 9780511408830 (Cloth)
9786611716998
171699 MIL
Rivers.
Valley ecology.
Stream ecology.
Écologie des vallées.
SCIENCE--Environmental Science (see also Chemistry--Environmental)
NATURE--Ecosystems & Habitats--Wilderness.
NATURE--Ecology.
SCIENCE--Life Sciences--Ecology.
Rivers.
Stream ecology.
Valley ecology.
Electronic books.
QH541.5.V3 / H37 2008eb
577.64