Rivers of North America - 2nd Edition by Michael D DeLong & Timothy D Jardine & Arthur C Benke & Colbert E Cushing (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Rivers of North America, Second Edition features new updates on rivers included in the first edition, as well as brand new information on additional rivers. This new edition expands the knowledge base, providing readers with a broader comparative approach to understand both the common and distinct attributes of river networks. The first edition addressed the three primary disciplines of river science: hydrology, geomorphology, and ecology. This new edition expands upon the interactive nature of these disciplines, showing how they define the organization of a riverine landscape and its processes. An essential resource for river scientists working in ecology, hydrology, and geomorphology.

Review Quotes

"...a handsome - and hefty - book that provides detailed descriptions of 156 rivers that drain 22 distinct geographic regions in North America, ... with chapters spanning the northernmost rivers of the Arctic, warm and humid tropical rivers of southern Mexico, and nearly everything in-between.... [P]rovides a wealth of new material that very much complements the first [edition], ... worthy of occupying a prominent place in your library.... [Includes] helpful maps that illustrate geographic boundaries of the large river basins and physiographic provinces, as well as example graphics that introduce the reader to regional variation in precipitation, runoff, and evapotranspiration.... Each primary chapter takes us on a journey of multiple rivers within a geographic region and is co-written by experts - predominantly scientists and a few engineers - that study, manage, or work to protect these rivers.... There are many aspects of this book that will be valuable to dedicated readers, ... a fantastic reference text." --SILnews - Prof. Wyatt F. Cross, Department of Ecology Montana State University Bozeman, MT, USA

"...provides a large number of descriptive statistics of physical, chemical, and biological features of each river in a very consistent manner within and among chapters that ease comparison and assessment for the reader.... A distinctive upgrade of this new edition is the quality and detail of the watershed maps. These illustrations enhance the reader's understanding of the river's form and character with their clarity and accuracy.... Overall, Rivers of North America is a timely and essential contribution to freshwater science. I believe this book is a fine-tuned instrument to inspire freshwater scientists to find the relevant questions and the right place to test their hypotheses. The book is a must-read for anyone invested in the future of North American rivers; a future that is relatively optimistic as suggested in the book's concluding remarks." --Marc Peipoch, Ecosystems Ecology Group, Stroud Water Research Center, Avondale, PA, USA