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" The riverscape and the river / "
S.M. Haslam.
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BL
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999890
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b754260
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| Main Entry
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Haslam, S. M., (Sylvia Mary),1934-
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The riverscape and the river /\ S.M. Haslam.
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| Publication Statement
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Cambridge ;New York :: Cambridge University Press,, 2008.
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1 online resource (xv, 404 pages) :: illustrations, maps
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0511409745
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: 051141028X
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: 0511542062
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: 1107407478
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: 9780511409745
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: 9780511410284
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: 9780511542060
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: 9781107407473
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0521839785
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9780511408410
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9780521839785
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 367-393) and indexes.
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| Abstract
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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.
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Rivers.
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Stream ecology.
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Valley ecology.
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NATURE-- Ecology.
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NATURE-- Ecosystems Habitats-- Wilderness.
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Rivers.
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SCIENCE-- Environmental Science (see also Chemistry-- Environmental)
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SCIENCE-- Life Sciences-- Ecology.
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Stream ecology.
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Valley ecology.
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| Dewey Classification
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577.64
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QH541.5.V3H37 2008eb
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