Rivers and Floodplains

Rivers and Floodplains is concerned with the origin,geometry, water flow, sediment transport, erosion and depositionassociated with modern alluvial rivers and floodplains, how theyvary in time and space, and how this information is used tointerpret deposits of ancient rivers and floodplains. There isspecific reference to the types and lifestyles of organismsassociated with fluvial environments, human interactions withrivers and floodplains, associated environmental and engineeringconcerns, as well as the economic aspects of fluvial deposits,particularly the modeling of fluvial hydrocarbon reservoirs andaquifers. Methods of studying rivers and floodplains and theirdeposits are also discussed. Although basic principles areemphasized, many examples are detailed.
Particular emphasis is placed on how an understanding of thenature of modern rivers and floodplains is required before anyproblems concerning rivers and floodplains, past or present, can beaddressed rationally.
Rivers and Floodplains is designed as a core text forsenior undergraduate and graduate students studying modern orancient fluvial environments, particularly in earth sciences,environmental sciences and physical geography, but also in civiland agricultural engineering. College teachers, researchers, andpractising professionals will also find the book an invaluablereference.
* * Presents a process-based approach, which is relevant to moderncurricula.
* Discusses methods of studying rivers and floodplains and theirdeposits.
* Provides many detailed examples throughout the text.
* Emphasises the basic principles of this subject.
* As the first synthesis of this entire field, it will be amust-have for all students studying modern or ancient fluvialenvironments.
* Teachers, researchers and practising professionals will findthis an invaluable reference tool.
* Rivers and Floodplains will also be of interest togeologists, geographers and engineers.