| Description |
xiv, 429 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. Introducing the medium -- 2. How to study a stream -- 3. Potential sources of data (how to avoid reinventing the Weir) -- 4. Getting to know your stream -- 5. How to have a field day and still collect some useful information -- 6. Water at rest and in motion -- 7. It's sedimentary, Watson! -- 8. Dissecting data with a statistical scope -- 9. "Putting it all together" : assessing steam health, stream classification, environmental flows and rehabilitation |
| Summary |
"This book is essential reading for 2nd/3rd year undergraduates and postgraduates of hydrology, stream ecology and fisheries science in Departments of Physical Geography, Biology, Environmental Science, Landscape Ecology, environmental Engineering and Limnology. It would be valuable reading for professionals working in stream-ecology, fisheries science and habitat management, environmental consultants and engineers."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Stream hydrology / Nancy D. Gordon, Thomas A. McMahon, Brian L. Finlayson. c1992 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 402-422) and index |
| Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to Knovel |
| Subject |
Rivers.
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Hydrology.
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Stream ecology.
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| Reading List |
SLE231 prescribed text 2024
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| Author |
Gordon, Nancy D.
Stream hydrology
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Knovel (Firm)
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| LC no. |
2004005074 |
| ISBN |
0470843578 cloth alkaline paper |
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0470843586 paperback alkaline paper |
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