Ecology of Desert Rivers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521818254)

Almost half the world is comprised of desert or dryland regions. Life in these harsh environments depends upon spectacular rivers that are constantly changing between states of flood and drought, but compared to the other rivers of the world, our knowledge of their ecology is limited. Ecology of Desert Rivers provides a comprehensive account of the variable ecology of these areas and how they determine the behaviour and composition of the organisms that survive in this 'boom and bust' environment. It also covers how human interventions such as the creation of dams affect desert rivers and the animals and plants that depend on them for survival. This book provides an up-to-date synthesis of all aspects of desert river ecology and will appeal to researchers and students in ecology, hydrology and geomorphology as well as conservation managers and policy-makers.

Author: Richard Kingsford
ISBN-10: 0521818257
ISBN-13: 9780521818254
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2006
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.35w x 0.87d