{"product_id":"the-world-atlas-of-rivers-estuaries-and-deltas-hardcover","title":"The World Atlas of Rivers, Estuaries, and Deltas - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJim Best\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephen Darby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLuciana Esteves\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunningly illustrated atlas of the world's rivers, estuaries, and deltas, and their ecosystems\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the Congo and the Mekong to the Seine and the Mississippi, Earth's rivers carve through landscapes before coursing into the world's oceans through estuaries and deltas. Their inexorable flow carries sediment and more, acting as lifeblood for a variety of ecosystems and communities. More than any other surface feature of Earth, rivers, estuaries, and deltas are vitally important to our economic and social well-being, and our management of them often sits at the sharp edge of today's most pressing environmental challenges. \u003ci\u003eThe World Atlas of Rivers, Estuaries, and Deltas\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers on an unforgettable tour of these dynamic bodies of water, explaining how they function at each stage of their flow. Combining maps and graphics with informative essays and beautiful photos, this invaluable reference book will give you a new appreciation for the power that rivers, estuaries, and deltas wield.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a wealth of color photos, maps, and infographics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings together invaluable perspectives from leading experts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes the rich biodiversity associated with the world's rivers, estuaries, and deltas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains how rivers, estuaries, and deltas work, from river networks to deltaic floodplains, and sheds light on the erosion, movement, and deposition of sediment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes the anatomy of rivers, estuaries, and deltas, from channel geometry and river planforms to estuarine shape and delta morphology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines the ecology and ecosystems of rivers, estuaries, and deltas and how humans interact with these environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional topics include damming, climate change, water use, pollution, resource management, and planetary health, as well as future perspectives on these vital landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Best\u003c\/b\u003e is the Threet Professor of Sedimentary Geology and Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He researches the fluid and sediment dynamics of modern Earth surface environments and the interpretation of such sediments in the geological record. \u003cb\u003eStephen Darby\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Southampton. He researches processes of flooding, erosion, and deposition and their implications for river management, especially in the world's largest river systems. \u003cb\u003eLuciana Esteves\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Physical Geography at Bournemouth University. She researches changes in coastal areas driven by natural and human-induced processes and coastal management options to reduce erosion and flooding risks. \u003cb\u003eCarol Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Deltaic Wetland Sedimentology and Geomorphology at Louisiana State University. Her research centers on quantifying the eco-physical processes that shape deltas and coastal wetlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.34 x 12.05 x 9.13 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763658490144,"sku":"9780691244839","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/756bd273e45ea85121eaba49c94d2d15.webp?v=1780238308","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-world-atlas-of-rivers-estuaries-and-deltas-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}