Isbn: 9780521869881 - introduction to water resources and environmental issues (14 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. How much water does the world need to support growing human populations? What factors influence water quality, droughts, floods, and waterborne diseases? What are the potential effects of climate change on the world's water resources? These questions and more are discussed in this thorough introduction to the complex world of water resources. The strength of the book is its coverage of the fundamentals of the science of water, aquatic ecology, geomorphology and hydrology, supplemented by internet resources and examples from water resource issues in the news to engage the student. The book begins with a short history of human use and influence on water, followed by chapters on the geomorphology, hydrology, chemistry, and biology of lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Major disease issues, worldwide water quality and quantity problems, and potential solutions are addressed. Water laws, water allocation, and the conflicts involved are discussed using US and international examples. Students in departments of environmental studies, life science, Earth science, and engineering will benefit from this broad survey of these crucial issues.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. 1. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1200grams, ISBN:9780521869881. …

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1250grams, ISBN:9780521869881. …

Zustand: New. pp. 468, 109 Illus.

Zustand: Very Good. Same day dispatch. New copy with a damaged stamp to the copyright page. A publishers overstock which is in excellent condition except for the above mentioned 5cm stamp.

Hardcover. Zustand: Sehr gut. Sauberes Exemplar mit nur sehr geringen Gebrauchs-/Regalspuren. Hardcover. 467 Seiten. 1163 Gramm. 25x20cm. Englisch. Mit Fadenbindung. X, 457 Seiten. Mit zahlreichen schwarzweißen Abbildungen.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 468 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | How much water does the world need to support growing human populations? What factors influence water quality, droughts, floods, and waterborne diseases? What are the potential effects of climate change on the world's water resources? These questions and more are discussed in this thorough introduction to the complex world of water resources. The strength of the book is its coverage of the fundamentals of the science of water, aquatic ecology, geomorphology and hydrology, supplemented by internet resources and examples from water resource issues in the news to engage the student. The book begins with a short history of human use and influence on water, followed by chapters on the geomorphology, hydrology, chemistry, and biology of lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Major disease issues, worldwide water quality and quantity problems, and potential solutions are addressed. Water laws, water allocation, and the conflicts involved are discussed using US and international examples. Students in departments of environmental studies, life science, Earth science, and engineering will benefit from this broad survey of these crucial issues.…

Zustand: New. 2010. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Provides a thorough introduction for undergraduate students to the complex and crucial world of water resources. Num Pages: 468 pages, 109 b/w illus. 16 tables. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 183 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1198. 468 pages, 109 b/w illus. 16 tables. Provides a thorough introduction for undergraduate students to the complex and crucial world of water resources. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: RBKF. Dimension: 246 x 183 x 26. Weight: 1142. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…