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Résumé :
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The dynamic character of river systems has long fascinated naturalists and geologists and today provides the focus for research by a multidisciplinary array of scientists. Increased appreciation of the vital role of rivers and sustainable river management for the economic development of societies requires a sound scientific understanding of river ecosystems as a whole. This book provides a unified approach to the study of running waters and aims to provide a scientific basis for the sustainable management of rivers. It differs from traditional texts in viewing rivers as structured, four-dimensional systems and integrating ecological and geomorphological approaches to provide a holistic perspective on river dynamics. Students of environmental science, ecology, geomorphology and civil engineering will all benefit from this wide-ranging and stimulating textbook.
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