Hydrology and the River Environment [Hardcover]

Malcolm Newson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 26, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0198741561 | ISBN-13: 978-0198741565

BL A practical teaching course BL Takes an environmental approach to hydrology This is a textbook in environmental hydrology DSa field of study concerned with the basic system of water circulation and patters of runoff and the major ways in which human occupation of Earth alters both processes and pattersn. It focuses on the river basin or catchment unit not only because of its geographical appeal but because it is the basic experimental and data-gathering unit, and the fundamental unit for water management. The book explores a considerable number of methodological frameworks. Most of these are scientific; an acceptable replacement for problem-solving by data collection, analysis, and prediction has yet to be found. However, it also considers non-digital values DSattitudes, preferences, policies, laws DSespecially in the case of the freshwater environment, where key data are still relatively scarce. Having developed a holistic approach to river basins, the author concludes by considering the utility of our current knowledge of environment hydrology to provide the reader with a practical response to the conservation of fresh water.; This book is intended for second and third year und

Editorial Reviews

Review

`Newson's textbook is a first class addition to this field.' Dr C.R. Firth, West London Institute

`A good introductory text, broad in scope, and interestingly written.' Dr D.N. Collins, University of Manchester

`This is an excellent text for first year work and provides important background to final year work.' J. Sinclair, Nene College, Northampton

`well illustrated and structured. A useful introduction to a broad range of issues' Dr T.A.S. Bowyer-Bower, SOAS

`The book is a good introductory text for undergraduate work. It's strength is that it covers a large range of environmental aspects.' J.W. Lloyd, University of Birmingham

`This book provides a comprehensive overview of the hydrological cycle and is particularly applied to the river and its catchment area.' Mr Sinclair Buchan, University College of North Wales

`A very useful first level text that takes hydrology beyond the confines of a pure science.' Dr A.S. Tricker, University of Dundee

`An excellent, very readable and useful text ... should prove popular with students.' Peter Sims, University of Plymouth

`An excellent text.' M.R. Bristow, University of Manchester

`A refreshingly different approach to a vast area of knowledge. Highly original illustrations provide stimulating reinforcement of the ideas being described.' Dr M.J. Crick, University of Hertfordshire --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Malcolm Newson is at University of Newcastle upon Tyne. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (May 26, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198741561
• ISBN-13: 978-0198741565
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,729,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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