{"product_id":"river-variability-and-complexity-paperback-9780521040990","title":"River Variability and Complexity (Paperback \/ softback) 9780521040990","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRiver Variability and Complexity\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplementary reading for students and researchers on the factors behind river variability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eStanley A. Schumm (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521040990, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 27 August 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e236 pages, 135 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e24.5 x 18.8 x 1.2 cm, 0.414 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\"\u003eRivers differ among themselves and through time. An individual river can vary significantly downstream, changing its dimensions and pattern dramatically over a short distance. If hydrology and hydraulics were the primary controls on the morphology and behaviour of large rivers, we would expect long reaches of rivers to maintain characteristic and relatively uniform morphologies. In fact, this is not the case - the variability of large rivers indicates that other important factors are involved.  River Variability and Complexity presents an interesting approach to the understanding of river variability. It provides examples of river variability and explains the reasons for them, including fluvial response to human activities. Understanding the mechanisms of variability is important for geomorphologists, geologists, river engineers and sedimentologists as they attempt to interpret ancient fluvial deposits or anticipate river behaviour at different locations and through time. This book provides an excellent background for graduates, researchers and professionals.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Background: 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Types of rivers\u003cbr\u003e 3. Non-regime channels\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Upstream Controls: 4. History\u003cbr\u003e 5. Tectonics and relief\u003cbr\u003e 6. Lithology\u003cbr\u003e 7. Climate: hydrology\u003cbr\u003e 8. Humans\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Fixed Local Controls: 9. Bedrock: alluvium\u003cbr\u003e 10. Tributaries\u003cbr\u003e 11. Active tectonics\u003cbr\u003e 12. Valley morphology\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Variable Local Controls: 13. Floods\u003cbr\u003e 14. Vegetation\u003cbr\u003e 15. Accidents\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Downstream Controls: 16. Base-level\u003cbr\u003e 17. Length\u003cbr\u003e Part VI. Rivers and Humans: 18. Applications\u003cbr\u003e 19. Some unintended consequences\u003cbr\u003e 20. River impact on ancient civilisations: a hypothesis\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Limnology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Limnology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Limnology%20%5Bfreshwater%5D%20%5BRBKF%5D%22\"\u003efreshwater RBKF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006256566552,"sku":"9780521040990","price":46.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521040990i_fee8684b-8b7a-4b99-b2d6-99766af41632.jpg?v=1694968584","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/river-variability-and-complexity-paperback-9780521040990","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}