Applied Hydrogeology (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

by C.W. Fetter (Author)

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Product Description
This best selling book, Applied Hydrogeology gives readers a balanced examination of all facets of hydrogeology. It text stresses the application of mathematics to problem solving rather than derivation of theory. It provides a balance between physical and chemical hydrogeology. Numerous case studies cultivate reader understanding of the occurrence and movement of ground water in a variety of geologic settings. This valuable reference includes five new case histories: The Dakota Aquifer, Fractures Sedimentary Rocks—Newark basin, Faults as Aquifer Boundaries, Desert Hydrology—Azraq basin, Jordan. Uses the Internet to obtain hydrogeologic data and information. Includes well-developed case studies in most of the chapters. Contains tables covering various functions, unit conversions, and additional data for solving well hydraulics, water chemistry, and contaminant transport problems. For readers interested in advanced hydrology, groundwater hydrology, hydrogeology, and civil engineering.

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This text gives students a balanced examination of how each facet of hydrology is related to other geologic fields. The text stresses the application of mathematics to problem solving rather than derivation of theory. Numerous case studies cultivate student understanding of the occurrence and movement of ground water in a variety of geologic settings. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 598 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (November 26, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130882399
• ISBN-13: 978-0130882394
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #75,170 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Did anyone proof read this text before it went to print?, June 28, 2001

By	VM (Oregon United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Applied Hydrogeology/Book and Disk (Hardcover)

I have the 3rd edition which I purchased in 1995 and although I enjoy the subject matter and use this book as a reference, I am still finding errors and making corrections to the textbook (typos in both text and problem sets). Someone should have paid closer attention to detail prior to submission to the publisher. I was going to get the 4th addition to add to my personal library, hoping there would be no errors. However, after a few minutes of research on the internet I found out that there are still errors in the 4th addition. However, the author does have a webpage with corrections posted. I wouldn't recommend this text to anyone unless they have time and are willing to go through the text to make the corrections. There are other texts in print covering the same subject matter with fewer or no errors.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Groundwater Book, May 5, 2000

By	Sarah L. Palmer (Rolla, Missouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Applied Hydrogeology/Book and Disk (Hardcover)

I've used two different groundwater books and I keep coming back to this one. Great examples where every term is defined under the equation. Good case studies, homeworks, the works. A must have for anyone who needs to work with groundwater.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relieved to find., January 27, 2004

By	Engineer "zmarcolin" (B.C. Canada) - See all my reviews

I found this book the easiest to read, compaired to a few other groundwater textbooks out there. It concentrates on the practical applications as opposed to formula derivations.