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Fluvial Hydrosystems

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Editors:
  1. G. E. Petts

    1. School of Geography, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

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  2. C. Amoros

    1. Ecologie des Eaux Douces et des Grands Fleuves (URA 1451) Lyon 1, Université Claude-Bernard, Villeurbanne cedex, France

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. The fluvial hydrosystem

    • G. E. Petts, C. Amoros
    Pages 1-12

  3. A drainage basin perspective

    • G. E. Petts, J.-R Bravard
    Pages 13-36

  4. Hydrological and hydrochemical dynamics

    • R. Wilby, J. Gibert
    Pages 37-67

  5. Geomorphology of temperate rivers

    • D. Gilvear, J.-P Bravard
    Pages 68-97

  6. Hydrological and geomorphological structure of hydrosystems

    • J.-P. Bravard, D. J. Gilvear
    Pages 98-116

  7. Primary production and primary producers

    • A. R. G. Large, G. Pautou, C. Amoros
    Pages 117-136

  8. Aquatic invertebrates

    • M. T. Greenwood, M. Richardot-Coulet
    Pages 137-166

  9. Fish populations in rivers

    • A. L. Roux, G. H. Copp
    Pages 167-183

  10. Interactions between units of the fluvial hydrosystem

    • C. Amoros, J. Gibert, M. T. Greenwood
    Pages 184-210

  11. Ecological successions

    • C. Amoros, P. M. Wade
    Pages 211-241

  12. Human impacts on fluvial hydrosystems

    • J.-P. Bravard, G. E. Petts
    Pages 242-262

  13. Fluvial hydrosystems: a management perspective

    • G. E. Petts, C. Amoros
    Pages 263-278

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 279-322
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Fluvial Hydrosystems provides a unified approach to the study of running waters and aims to provide a scientific basis for sustainable management of rivers. It differs from traditional texts in viewing rivers as structured, four-dimensional systems and integrating ecological and geomorphological approaches to provide a holistic perspective on river dynamics. Advanced students of geomorphology, ecology, environmental science, land use and civil engineering will all benefit from this wide-ranging and stimulating textbook.

Reviews

`Students of environmental science, ecology, geomorphology and civil engineering will all benefit from this textbook.'
Water Bulletin
`After reading it, I pondered for a long time over what made it good and finally concluded that in this case it was the whole instead of the parts. The text is very well written, easy to read and comprehend, interesting in its presentation, practically void of mathematical equations, and contains an excellent reference listing of over 500 publications. in conclusion, I highly recommend this book for anyone working in the water resource field who esires a better understanding of large river systems. All of us can learn from this book, and it will become a valuable addition to one's library, used frequently, and will not sit gathering dust.'
Journal of the American Water Resources Association, 34:3 (1998)

Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Geography, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

    G. E. Petts

  • Ecologie des Eaux Douces et des Grands Fleuves (URA 1451) Lyon 1, Université Claude-Bernard, Villeurbanne cedex, France

    C. Amoros

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Fluvial Hydrosystems

  • Editors: G. E. Petts, C. Amoros

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1491-9

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Chapman & Hall Ltd 1996

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-412-37100-4Published: 30 September 1996

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-010-7166-6Published: 20 September 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-009-1491-9Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 322

  • Topics: Ecotoxicology, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics

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