Karst Hydrogeology And Geomorphology - Brossura

Ford, Derek; Williams, Paul

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ISBN 10: 0470849975 ISBN 13: 9780470849972

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2007

Riassunto

Originally published in 1989, Karst Geomorphology and Hydrology became the leading textbook on karst studies. This new textbook has been substantially revised and updated.

The first half of the book is a systematic presentation of the dissolution kinetics, chemical equilibria and physical flow laws relating to karst environments. It includes details of the many environmental factors that complicate their chemical evolution, with a critique of measurement of karst erosion rates. The second half of the book looks at the classification system for cave systems and the influence of climate and climatic change on karst development. The book ends with chapters on karst water resource management and a look at the important issues of environmental management, including environmental impact assessment, environmental rehabilitation, tourism impacts and conservation values. Practical application of karst studies are explained throughout the text.

"This new edition strengthens the book's position as the essential reference in the field. Karst geoscientists will not dare to stray beyond arm's reach of this volume. It is certain to remain the professional standard for many decades." Journal of Cave and Karst Studies, August 2007

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Recensione:

" nobody who studies karst in any or all of its aspects can afford to overlook or disregard this book." ( International Journal of Speleology Volume 36, 2007)

" nobody who studies karst in any or all of its aspects can afford to overlook or disregard this book." ( International Journal of Speleology Volume 36, 2007)

L'autore:

Derek R. Ford is Assistant Professor of Education Studies at DePauw University, USA. He is the author of multiple books.

Paul D. Williams is the author of Karst Hydrogeology and Geomorphology, published by Wiley.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0470849975
• ISBN 13: 9780470849972
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 562