{"product_id":"pollution-of-lakes-and-rivers-a-paleoenvironmental-perspective-paperback-softback-9781405159135","title":"Pollution of Lakes and Rivers; A Paleoenvironmental Perspective (Paperback \/ softback) 9781405159135","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePollution of Lakes and Rivers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Paleoenvironmental Perspective\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The book is written in a very enjoyable style and the obvious enthusiasm of the author rings from the page.”\u003cbr\u003e –Catherine Duigan, Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems\u003c!--end--\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e“John Smol has produced an excellent introduction into how sedimentary records mainly from lakes but also from rivers, reservoirs and other environments can be used to study past environments …This is a terrific text for undergraduate and Masters students covering a vast range of material that is both accessible and up to date …”\u003cbr\u003e –Viv Jones, The Geographical Journal\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Much thought has gone into this book … The chapter headings in this book show the author’s facility with words and concepts …”\u003cbr\u003e –Frank E. Round, Diatom Research\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“… the book is compact and highly readable and makes for an excellent introduction and overview of the current state of palaeolimnology … a valuable text for all students of environmental change”\u003cbr\u003e –Roger Flower, The Holocene\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“… particularly well written. Smol’s vast experience in writing and editing is evident in his direct writing style … a fine contribution that is clearly written and suitable for student and seasoned investigator alike.”\u003cbr\u003e –Richard B. Brugam, Journal of Paleolimnology\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“… John Smol has been one of the central figures in the field of paleolimnology throughout much of its modern development … the book is well written and highly informative. The examples cover much of the significant paleolimnological studies conducted during the past decades in different parts of our planet.”\u003cbr\u003e –Heiki Simola, SIL News\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn P. Smol (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405159135, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 7 January 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e394 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.7 x 19 x 2 cm, 0.862 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e?John Smol has produced a very readable text on modern day lake and river pollution problems and paleolimnologic approaches for providing insights into these problems. The breadth of coverage in this text is impressive.? ( \u003ci\u003eLake and Reservoir Management\u003c\/i\u003e, September 2009)  \u003cp\u003e?This was an enjoyable book to read as the author is extremely knowledgeable technically, and he writes well and in an easy to understand manner.? (\u003ci\u003eJournal of the American Water Resources Association\u003c\/i\u003e, June 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The author has the gift of clear writing which is evident in terms of the fluidity and clarity of the book content ? .I can happily recommend this book knowing that my enthusiastic attempts will be more than well supplemented.\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Paleolimnology\u003c\/i\u003e, March 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"John Smol has extensive experience in this field of paleoenvironmental research which he combines well with his excellent written communication skills to produce a text that is easy to read but also thought provoking ? A very well written and formulated book. It strikes the right balance between description of key issues and the practical methods for investigating these.\" (\u003ci\u003eQuaternary Science Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Feb 09)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This comprehensive, up-to-date volume provides essential insights into the multidisciplinary science of paleolimnology aimed at tackling some of the most urgent environmental problems.\" (\u003ci\u003eLakeline\u003c\/i\u003e, Fall 2008)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a very well-written and wide-ranging volume that is both instructive and topical. It is likely to prove useful as an introduction to the general area, a reference source and for teaching purposes.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Holocene\u003c\/i\u003e, November 2008)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn the first edition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a useful text. It provides a good level of detail so that the beginner in this area can appreciate what palaeolimnology can (and cannot) achieve.\" (\u003ci\u003eBigpond.net.au\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e?I promise you will come away thinking!?\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNandini Kumar, TerraGreen\u003c\/i\u003e\"Intellectually generous and gracious, a fine example showing us that scientists, too, have their poetic sides which can be used to charm us while they produce convincing work.\" (\u003ci\u003eU.S. Water News)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eBehandelt werden alle wichtigen Aspekte der Wasserqualität, einen Schwerpunkt bildet die Untersuchung von Sedimenten, die dazu dient, die Herkunft von Verschmutzungen zu rekonstruieren. Diese zweite Auflage ist in 17 Kapitel unterteilt und bietet ein umfangreiches Glossar.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface to the second edition. \u003cp\u003eAbout the author.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 There is no substitute for water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 How long is long?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Sediments: an ecosystem’s memory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Retrieving the sedimentary archive and establishing the geochronological clock: collecting and dating sediment cores.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Reading the records stored in sediments: the present is a key to the past.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The paleolimnologist’s Rosetta Stone: calibrating indicators to environmental variables using surface-sediment training sets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Acidification: finding the “smoking gun”.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Metals, technological development, and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Persistent organic pollutants: industrially synthesized chemicals “hopping” across the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Mercury – “the metal that slipped away”.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Eutrophication: the environmental consequences of over-fertilization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Erosion: tracking the accelerated movement of material from land to water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Species invasions, biomanipulations, and extirpations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Greenhouse gas emissions and a changing atmosphere: tracking the effects of climatic change on water resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Ozone depletion, acid rain, and climatic warming: the problems of multiple stressors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 New problems, new challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Paleolimnology: a window on the past, a key to our future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Science: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Science: general issues\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Science:%20general%20issues%20%5BPD%5D%22\"\u003ePD\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52437779874072,"sku":"9781405159135","price":55.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405159135.jpg?v=1784939753","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/pollution-of-lakes-and-rivers-a-paleoenvironmental-perspective-paperback-softback-9781405159135","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}