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Braided Rivers: Process, Deposits, Ecology and Management
Gregory H. Sa Smith
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Description for Braided Rivers: Process, Deposits, Ecology and Management
Paperback. Braided rivers form some of the world's most dynamic and varied alluvial environments. They present issues in relation to flood control, irrigation, habitat protection and river regulation; and their deposits act as important aquifiers and hydrocarbon reservoirs giving them a key role in resource management. Editor(s): Smith, Gregory H.Sambrook; Best, James L.; Bristow, Charlie S.; Petts, Geoff E. Series Editor(s): Jarvis, Ian. Series: International Association of Sedimentologists Series. Num Pages: 396 pages, 197 illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 275 x 220 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1254.
This important book brings together eighteen cutting-edge research papers first presented at the Second International Conference on Braided Rivers. It includes the latest research on the dynamics, deposits and ecology of these rivers.
This important book brings together eighteen cutting-edge research papers first presented at the Second International Conference on Braided Rivers. It includes the latest research on the dynamics, deposits and ecology of these rivers.
- Essential reading for geomorphologists, earth scientists, engineers and ecologists with a pure and applied interest in the study, modelling and management of braided rivers.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
396
Condition
New
Series
International Association of Sedimentologists Series
Number of Pages
396
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405151214
SKU
V9781405151214
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99-50
About Gregory H. Sa Smith
Gregory H. Sambrook Smith is a Lecturer at the University of Birmingham James L. Best is a Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Leeds Charlie S. Bristow is a Senior Lecturer of Sedimentology at the University College, London Geoff E. Petts is a Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Birmingham
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