The River Scene: Ecology and Cultural Heritage (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521108393)

The River Scene is a uniquely stimulating guide to the appreciation and preservation of rivers. In this highly illustrated account, Sylvia Haslam presents a new scheme for the evaluation of river quality which can be used by a wide range of users, from amateur conservationists to water-management professionals. The book presents an overview of river ecology, looking first at the natural environment - river structure, classification and pollution. This is followed by a discussion of the cultural environment, the importance of which is often overlooked: the history, archaeology, and social and legal contexts of rivers. Dr Haslam is a leading international authority on rivers and their vegetation. By understanding the natural and cultural environments of rivers and applying the methods she describes, our awareness and appreciation of these beautiful resources can be greatly enhanced, and their conservation for the future aided.

Author: S. M. Haslam
ISBN-10: 052110839X
ISBN-13: 9780521108393
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/09/2009
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.75d