
WORLD ATLAS OF RIVERS, ESTUARIES, AND DELTAS
$ 1,152.00 MXN
Tema: |
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ISBN: |
9780691244839 |
Autor: |
JIM BEST |
Editorial: |
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Edición |
1° edición |
Año: |
2024 |
Sinposis
Explains how rivers, estuaries, and deltas work, from river networks to deltaic floodplains, and sheds light on the erosion, movement, and deposition of sediment.Describes the anatomy of rivers, estuaries, and deltas, from channel geometry and river planforms to estuarine shape and delta morphology.Examines the ecology and ecosystems of rivers, estuaries, and deltas and how humans interact with these environments.Additional topics include damming, climate change, water use, pollution, resource management, and planetary health, as well as future perspectives on these vital landscapes