Rivers of North America
This updated second edition delivers an expanded, comparative understanding of North American river systems, integrating hydrology, geomorphology, and ecology. It highlights how interactive riverine processes shape landscapes and provides an essential reference for scientists studying river networks and freshwater ecosystems.
Subject Tags
- Rivers
Description
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.
Citation
Allan, J. D., Khoury, M. L., Delong, M. D., Jardine, T. D., & Benke, A. C. (2023). Rivers of North America: Overview and Future Prospects. Rivers of North America, 1026-1044.
https://shop.elsevier.com/books/rivers-of-north-america/delong/978-0-12-818847-7
TNC Authors
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Mary Khoury
The Nature Conservancy
Email: mkhoury@tnc.org