An Introduction To Large Rivers

Author : Avijit Gupta
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118451406
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introducing Large Rivers written by Avijit Gupta and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-03-09 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to large rivers, including coverage of the geomorphology, hydrology, ecology, and environments of large river systems This indispensible book takes a structured and global approach to the subject of large rivers, covering geomorphology, hydrology, ecology, and anthropogenic environment. It offers a thorough foundation for readers who are new to the field and presents enlightening discussions about issues of management at the worldwide scale. The book also examines possible future adaptations that may come about due to climate change. The book has benefitted from contributions by Professor W.J. Junk on the ecology of floodplains and Professor Olav Slaymaker on the large arctic rivers. Introducing Large Rivers is presented in three parts. Part 1 provides an introduction to the world’s large rivers and their basins. It covers source, transfer, and storage of their water and sediment; Pleistocene inheritance; the ecology of channels and floodplains; deltas; and more. Several large rivers are discussed in the next part. These include the Amazon Mississippi, Nile, Ganga-Brahmaputra System, Mekong, and Yangtze. The last part examines changes in large rivers and our management of river systems. It studies anthropogenic alterations such as land use and deforestation in large river basins; structural control systems like dams and reservoirs on channels; and ecological changes. It finishes with chapters on the management of large rivers, covering both technical and political aspects, and the future of the world’s big river systems. Introducing Large Rivers is ideal as an introductory textbook on large rivers for future earth and environmental scientists and river managers. It will also benefit advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying geography, geology, ecology, and river management.

Author : Avijit Gupta
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9781118451397
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Large Rivers written by Avijit Gupta and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2019-12-16 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Colbert E. Cushing
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520245679
Total Pages : 834 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book River and Stream Ecosystems of the World written by Colbert E. Cushing and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2006-02-06 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ia a synopsis and review of the major rivers of the world.

Author : Thibault Datry
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128039043
Total Pages : 622 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Intermittent Rivers and Ephemeral Streams written by Thibault Datry and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intermittent Rivers and Ephemeral Streams: Ecology and Management takes an internationally broad approach, seeking to compare and contrast findings across multiple continents, climates, flow regimes, and land uses to provide a complete and integrated perspective on the ecology of these ecosystems. Coupled with this, users will find a discussion of management approaches applicable in different regions that are illustrated with relevant case studies. In a readable and technically accurate style, the book utilizes logically framed chapters authored by experts in the field, allowing managers and policymakers to readily grasp ecological concepts and their application to specific situations. Provides up-to-date reviews of research findings and management strategies using international examples Explores themes and parallels across diverse sub-disciplines in ecology and water resource management utilizing a multidisciplinary and integrative approach Reveals the relevance of this scientific understanding to managers and policymakers

Author : Avijit Gupta
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111941265X
Total Pages : 1044 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Large Rivers written by Avijit Gupta and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-03-28 with total page 1044 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated treatment of management and geomorphology of large rivers around the world The newly revised Second Edition of Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management delivers a thoroughly updated exploration of the form and function of major rivers. The book brings together a set of papers on the large rivers of the world, offering readers an insightful examination of a demanding subject. The new Second Edition of the book includes fully updated and revised chapters, as well as two entirely new chapters on the Ayeyarwady and the Arctic rivers. This fascinating volume describes the environmental requirements for creating and maintaining a major river system, case studies on over a dozen large rivers from different continents in a variety of physical environments, and the measurement and management of large rivers. Unmatched in scope, Large Rivers sheds light on a subject lacking in comprehensive study. Readers will benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to the geology of large river systems, hydrology and discharge, transcontinental moving and storage of sediment, and the greatest floods and largest rivers An exploration of the classification, architecture, and evolution of large-river deltas Discussions of sedimentology and stratigraphy of large river deposits, including their recognition in the ancient record and the distinction from incised valley fills An examination of the effects of tectonism, climate change, and sea-level change on the form and behavior of the modern Amazon river and its floodplain Measurement and management of large rivers The effect of climatic change on large rivers Perfect for postgraduate students and researchers in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, sedimentary geology, and river management, Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management will also earn a place in the libraries of engineers and environmental consultants in the private and public sectors working on major rivers around the world.

Author : Kathleen T. Iseri
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 10 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Large Rivers of the United States written by Kathleen T. Iseri and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Nick Middleton
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191633909
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rivers: A Very Short Introduction written by Nick Middleton and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-04-26 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rivers have played an extraordinarily important role in creating the world in which we live. They create landscapes and provide water to people, plants and animals, nourishing both town and country. The flow of rivers has enthused poets and painters, explorers and pilgrims. Rivers have acted as cradles for civilization and agents of disaster; a river may be a barrier or a highway, it can bear trade and sediment, culture and conflict. A river may inspire or it may terrify. This Very Short Introduction is a celebration of rivers in all their diversity. Nick Middleton covers a wide and eclectic range of river-based themes, from physical geography to mythology, to industrial history and literary criticism. Worshipped and revered, respected and feared, rivers reflect both the natural and social history of our planet. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Bruce L. Rhoads
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108173780
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book River Dynamics written by Bruce L. Rhoads and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-04-29 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rivers are important agents of change that shape the Earth's surface and evolve through time in response to fluctuations in climate and other environmental conditions. They are fundamental in landscape development, and essential for water supply, irrigation, and transportation. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the geomorphological processes that shape rivers and that produce change in the form of rivers. It explores how the dynamics of rivers are being affected by anthropogenic change, including climate change, dam construction, and modification of rivers for flood control and land drainage. It discusses how concern about environmental degradation of rivers has led to the emergence of management strategies to restore and naturalize these systems, and how river management techniques work best when coordinated with the natural dynamics of rivers. This textbook provides an excellent resource for students, researchers, and professionals in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, river science, and environmental policy.

Author : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher : Guyer Partners
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 21 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Multidimensional Flow Analysis of Rivers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-08 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers interested in multidimensional flow analysis of rivers. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. LIMITATIONS OF ONE-DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS 3. EQUATIONS OF FLOW 4. SIGNIFICANCE OF TERMS 5. USE OF EQUATIONS OF FLOW 6. TWO-DIMENSIONAL FLOW CONDITIONS 7. AVAILABLE COMPUTER PROGRAMS 8. DATA REQUIREMENTS 9.DATA DEVELOPMENT AND MODEL CALIBRATION 10. EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS.

Author : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher : Guyer Partners
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Hydraulic Analysis of Rivers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2017-12-29 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers, planners and construction managers interested in hydraulic analysis of rivers. Here is what is discussed: 1. BASIC PRINCIPLES 2. FORMULATING HYDRAULIC STUDIES 3. MULTIDIMENSIONAL FLOW ANALYSIS 4. STEADY FLOW MODELS 5. UNSTEADY FLOW MODELS 6. RIVERS WITH MOVABLE BOUNDARIES.