Fluvial Forms and Processes: A New Perspective by David Knighton (English) Hardc

Description: Fluvial Forms and Processes by David Knighton First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description David Knightons best-selling book looks at the wide range of forms developed by natural rivers and the processes responsible for that development. The book combines empirical and theoretical approaches, and provides a critical assessment of the many schools of thought which have emerged for dealing with adjustment in the fluvial system. It is fully illustrated throughout by a superb range of figures, photographs and tables.Starting with the network scale, the book examines the interaction of hillslopes, drainage networks and channels, and goes on to considerations of catchment hydrology and catchment denudation. Fluvial processes are analysed in detail, from the mechanics of flow to sediment transport and deposition. Detailing the major components of river channels, the book examines the nature of river adjustment, particularly with respect to equilibrium concepts, and concludes with a look at channel changes through time, affected by flood discharges, climatic change and human activities. Author Biography David Knighton Table of Contents IntroductionDrainage networks and river channelsFluvial processesThe adjustment of channel formChannel changes through timeGlossary. Review ...an excellent job of bringing together important and illustrative works from the literature... The text is clearly written, well organised and easy to follow throughout... I would recommend it as a very good book.Journal of Geological EducationThe text is well organised and very readable, with smooth transitions between topics, a difficult task when trying to be both concise and comprehensive.Geographical ReviewExtremely readable and therefore most suitable as a student textbook... The author provides a summary that is a credit to his ability to assimilate and synthesize, indeed a credit to his authorship... I can thoroughly recommend this book to serious practitioners and students of fluvial geomorphology. It is a very perceptive and well written bookAustralian GeographerAny department teaching or supervising postgraduate courses or research in fluvial geomorphology would be wise to ensure that a copy of this book is in the library, and preferably on the book shelf of the lecturer concerned.The South African Geographical JournalThis is a welcome and sorely needed update of David Knightons popular text. There are many new or clarified illustrations, including photographs. The new typesetting is a distinct improvement...the index is more readable and slightly fuller..In all, the book is clearly a significant contribution to teaching textbooks...that should inspire many new students.Geojournal Review Quote ...an excellent job of bringing together important and illustrative works from the literature... The text is clearly written, well organised and easy to follow throughout... I would recommend it as a very good book. Journal of Geological Education The text is well organised and very readable, with smooth transitions between topics, a difficult task when trying to be both concise and comprehensive. Geographical Review Extremely readable and therefore most suitable as a student textbook... The author provides a summary that is a credit to his ability to assimilate and synthesize, indeed a credit to his authorship... I can thoroughly recommend this book to serious practitioners and students of fluvial geomorphology. It is a very perceptive and well written book Australian Geographer Any department teaching or supervising postgraduate courses or research in fluvial geomorphology would be wise to ensure that a copy of this book is in the library, and preferably on the book shelf of the lecturer concerned. The South African Geographical Journal This is a welcome and sorely needed update of David Knightons popular text. There are many new or clarified illustrations, including photographs. The new typesetting is a distinct improvement...the index is more readable and slightly fuller..In all, the book is clearly a significant contribution to teaching textbooks...that should inspire many new students. Geojournal Details ISBN1138134759 Author David Knighton Short Title FLUVIAL FORMS & PROCESSES REV/ Pages 400 Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1138134759 ISBN-13 9781138134751 Media Book Format Hardcover Residence US Year 2015 Imprint Routledge Subtitle A New Perspective Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2015-12-22 Illustrations 91 illus UK Release Date 2015-12-22 AU Release Date 2015-12-22 NZ Release Date 2015-12-22 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Alternative 9780340663134 DEWEY 330.9 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Replaced by 9780415829137 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134453280;

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