Encyclopedia of Water Science, Second Edition - Volume I

1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-0-8493-9617-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 760 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 280 mm, Gewicht: 2086 g

Filled with figures, images, and illustrations, the Encyclopedia of Water Science, Second Edition provides effective concepts and procedures in environmental water science and engineering. It unveils a wide spectrum of design concepts, methods, and solutions for enhanced performance of water quality, treatment, conservation, and irrigation methods, as well as improved water efficiency in industrial, municipal, and agricultural programs. The second edition also includes greatly enhanced coverage of streams and lakes as well as many regional case studies. The only source to provide full coverage of current debates in the field, the encyclopedia offers professional expertise on vital issues including: Current laws and regulations; Irrigation management; Environmental water economics; Agroforestry; Erosion control; Nutrient best management practices; Water sanitation; Stream and lake morphology and processes. A direct and reliable source for best practices in water handling, preservation, and recovery, the encyclopedia addresses challenges in the provision of safe water supplies, guiding environmental professionals as they face a worldwide demand for sanitary and affordable water reserves.

Zielgruppe

Professional

Autoren/Hrsg.

Trimble, Stanley W.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltschutz, Umwelterhaltung
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften, Biologie: Sachbuch, Naturführer
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umwelttechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contributors, Topical Table of Contents, Preface to Second Edition, Preface to First Edition, Index