Rivers of North America

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Title:

Author:

Benke, Arthur C.

ISBN:

9780120882533

Publication Information:

Oxford : Elsevier Academic, 2005.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 1144 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm.

General Note:

Formerly CIP.

Abstract:

"Rivers of North America represents the first comprehensive treatment of North America's rivers, from Southern Mexico to the Arctic. Written by professional biologists and river scientists, the text allows readers to compare systems throughout the continent. Each chapter focuses on a specific basin or region and details its physical, chemical, and biological aspects including human impacts, dam building, water diversions, and pollution. Within these chapters, over 200 rivers are highlighted in one-page summaries. Extensively illustrated with over 180 color photographs and 218 maps/figures, this book will be a primary reference for students in freshwater biology, stream and river ecology, fish and wildlife biology, as well as for river scientists, managers, conservationists, fishermen, and anyone who recognizes the importance of these freshwater ecosystems."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Rivers -- North America.

Stream ecology -- North America.

Added Author:

Benke, Arthur C.

Cushing, C. E. (Colbert E.)

Electronic Access:

Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0510/2005008909.html
Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0622/2005008909-d.html
Book review (E-STREAMS) http://www.e-streams.com/es0908/es0908_4453.html

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AWARDS: 2006 Outstanding Academic Title , by CHOICEThe 2005 Award for Excellence in Professional and Scholarly Publishing by the Association of American Publishers (AAP) Best Reference 2005 , by the Library Journal Rivers of North America is an important reference for scientists, ecologists, and students studying rivers and their ecosystems. It brings together information from several regional specialists on the major river basins of North America, presented in a large-format, full-color book. The introduction covers general aspects of geology, hydrology, ecology and human impacts on rivers. This is followed by 22 chapters on the major river basins. Each chapter begins with a full-page color photograph and includes several additional photographs within the text. These chapters feature three to five rivers of the basin/region, and cover several other rivers with one-page summaries. Rivers selected for coverage include the largest, the most natural, and the most affected by human impact. This one-of-a-kind resource is professionally illustrated with maps and color photographs of the key river basins. Readers can compare one river system to another in terms of its physiography, hydrology, ecology, biodiversity, and human impacts.