{"product_id":"large-rivers-avijit-gupta-9781119412601","title":"Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn updated treatment of management and geomorphology of large rivers around the world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe newly revised Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eLarge Rivers: Geomorphology and Management\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a thoroughly updated exploration of the form and function of major rivers. The book brings together a set of papers on the large rivers of the world, offering readers an insightful examination of a demanding subject. The new Second Edition of the book includes fully updated and revised chapters, as well as two entirely new chapters on the Ayeyarwady and the Arctic rivers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating volume describes the environmental requirements for creating and maintaining a major river system, case studies on over a dozen large rivers from different continents in a variety of physical environments, and the measurement and management of large rivers. Unmatched in scope, \u003ci\u003eLarge Rivers \u003c\/i\u003esheds light on a subject lacking in comprehensive study. Readers will benefit from the inclusion of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the geology of large river systems, hydrology and discharge, transcontinental moving and storage of sediment, and the greatest floods and largest rivers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn exploration of the classification, architecture, and evolution of large-river deltas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussions of sedimentology and stratigraphy of large river deposits, including their recognition in the ancient record and the distinction from incised valley fills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn examination of the effects of tectonism, climate change, and sea-level change on the form and behavior of the modern Amazon river and its floodplain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeasurement and management of large rivers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe effect of climatic change on large rivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for postgraduate students and researchers in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, sedimentary geology, and river management, \u003ci\u003eLarge Rivers: Geomorphology and Management\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place in the libraries of engineers and environmental consultants in the private and public sectors working on major rivers around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Avijit Gupta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119412609\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119412601\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/02\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 1040\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avijit Gupta","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46173055156479,"sku":"9781119412601","price":339.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_72d9b4f6-faa9-44a5-95a3-9c9ac462b77c.jpg?v=1727179854","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/large-rivers-avijit-gupta-9781119412601","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}