{"product_id":"essentials-of-water-water-in-the-earths-physical-and-biological-environments-hardback-9781108833981","title":"Essentials of Water; Water in the Earth's Physical and Biological Environments (Hardback) 9781108833981","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEssentials of Water\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWater in the Earth's Physical and Biological Environments\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn accessible, multi-disciplinary introduction to the role and importance of water in Earth's physical and biological environments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePeter Blanken (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108833981, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 13 June 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e342 pages\u003cbr\u003e26.1 x 20.8 x 2.1 cm, 0.97 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWater shapes the planet and all life upon it. Breaking down traditional disciplinary barriers, this accessible, holistic introduction to the role and importance of water in Earth's physical and biological environments assumes no prior knowledge. It provides the reader with a clear and coherent explanation of the unique properties of water and how these allow it to affect landscapes and underpin all life on Earth. Contemporary issues surrounding water quality – such as the rise of microplastics and climate change – are highlighted, ensuring readers understand current debates. Giving all of the necessary background and up-to-date references, and including numerous examples and illustrations to explain concepts, worked mathematical calculations, and extensive end-of-chapter questions, this is the ideal introductory textbook for students seeking to understand the inextricable links between water and the environment.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. The historical significance of water\u003cbr\u003e 2. The composition of water\u003cbr\u003e 3. The properties of water\u003cbr\u003e 4. The origin of water\u003cbr\u003e 5. The distribution of liquid water\u003cbr\u003e 6. The distribution of ice\u003cbr\u003e 7. Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation\u003cbr\u003e 8. Melting and freezing, sublimation and deposition\u003cbr\u003e 9. Liquid water weathering, erosion, and landforms\u003cbr\u003e 10. Cold region processes and landforms\u003cbr\u003e 11. The ascent of water within vegetation\u003cbr\u003e 12. Transpiration\u003cbr\u003e 13. Water and thermoregulation: amphibians, reptiles, and insects\u003cbr\u003e 14. Water and thermoregulation: humans\u003cbr\u003e 15. Water quality\u003cbr\u003e 16. Changes in evaporation and humidity.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Hydrology \u0026amp; the hydrosphere [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Hydrology \u0026amp; the hydrosphere\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Hydrology%20\u0026amp;%20the%20hydrosphere%20%5BRBK%5D%22\"\u003eRBK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52415693848856,"sku":"9781108833981","price":93.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781108833981i.jpg?v=1784424081","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/essentials-of-water-water-in-the-earths-physical-and-biological-environments-hardback-9781108833981","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}