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View of the River
Luna Bergere Leopold
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Description for View of the River
Paperback. Widely regarded as the most creative scholar in the field of river morphology, Luna B. Leopold presents a coherent description of the river, its shape, size, organization, and action, along with a consistent theory that explains much of the observed character of channels. Num Pages: 320 pages, 103 line illustrations, 24 halftones, 14 tables. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 522.
With the Midwest under water, America had a chance to see how effectively it had improved its rivers. We've straightened and dredged them, revetted and rerouted them, made massive efforts to control them, yet our actions have been less than successful. Too often, physical changes made to a river conflict with natural processes, resulting in damage rather than alleviating it. Applying available knowledge on how rivers form and act could prevent such problems. Luna B. Leopold seeks to organize such knowledge. Widely regarded as the most creative scholar in the field of river morphology, Leopold presents a coherent ... Read more
With the Midwest under water, America had a chance to see how effectively it had improved its rivers. We've straightened and dredged them, revetted and rerouted them, made massive efforts to control them, yet our actions have been less than successful. Too often, physical changes made to a river conflict with natural processes, resulting in damage rather than alleviating it. Applying available knowledge on how rivers form and act could prevent such problems. Luna B. Leopold seeks to organize such knowledge. Widely regarded as the most creative scholar in the field of river morphology, Leopold presents a coherent ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Cambridge, Mass, United States
ISBN
9780674018457
SKU
V9780674018457
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99-16
About Luna Bergere Leopold
Luna B. Leopold was Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of California, Berkeley. Former Chief Hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey and winner of the National Medal of Science, he was one of the world's leading authorities on river hydraulics and geomorphology.
Reviews for View of the River
Luna Leopold is responsible for perhaps the most important research on rivers over the past 50 years. In this very personal book he reflects upon that experience, providing insights that go far beyond mere research results.
Vic Baker Science 19941125
Vic Baker Science 19941125