Living Rivers: Trends and Challenges in Science and Management
Author | : R.S.E.W. Leuven |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2007-12-20 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781402053672 |
ISBN-10 | : 1402053673 |
Rating | : 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Download or read book Living Rivers: Trends and Challenges in Science and Management written by R.S.E.W. Leuven and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-20 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book demonstrates an integrated perspective of trends and challenges in sustainable river science and management, as presented by experts in the fields that form its foundations - ecology, economy and sociology. Their contributions integrate current knowledge of the structure, functioning and management of ‘living rivers’. Also included are data and experiences concerning the rivers Allier, Meuse, Rhine, Sava and Tagliamento in Europe and the Illinois River in the USA.