River Ecosystem Ecology A Global Perspective [Paperback]

A derivative of the Encyclopedia of Inland Waters, River Ecosystem Ecology reviews the function of rivers and streams as ecosystems as well as the varied activities and interactions that occur among their abiotic and biotic components. Because the articles are drawn from an encyclopedia, the articles are easily accessible to interested members of the public, such as conservationists and environmental decision makers.

• Includes an up-to-date summary of global aquatic ecosystems and issues
• Covers current environmental problems and management solutions
• Features full-color figures and tables to support the text and aid in understanding

Introduction to River Ecosystems, G. E. Likens

Physical and Chemical Processes Influencing Rivers ?Physical Properties of Water, K.M. Stewart ?Chemical Properties of Water, J.H. Aldstadt III, H.A. Bootsma, J.L. Ammerman ?Hydrological Cycle and Water Budgets, T.N. Narasimhan ?Hydrology: Streams, E. Wohl ?Hydrology: Rivers, P.A. Bukaveckas ?Geomorphology of Streams and Rivers, J.P. Bravard, F. Petit ?Currents in Rivers, A.N. Sukhodolov, H.-P. Kozerski, B.L. Rhoads ?Hydrodynamical Modeling, B.R. Hodges ?Floods, J.A. Hubbart, J.R. Jones

Ecology of Flowing Waters ?Streams and Rivers as Ecosystems, S.G. Fisher, R.A. Sponseller ?Algae of River Ecosystems, R.J. Stevenson ?Benthic Invertebrate Fauna, Small Streams, J. B. Wallace, S. L. Eggert ?Benthic Invertebrate Fauna, River and Floodplain Ecosystems, M. R. Whiles, J. W. Grubaugh ?Benthic Invertebrate Fauna, Tropical Stream Ecosystems, M. E. Benbow, M.D. McIntoch ?Benthic Invertebrate Fauna, D. T. Chaloner, A. E. Hershey, G. A. Lamberti ?Biological Interactions in River Ecosystems, C.E. Cushing, J.D. Allan ?Regulators of Biotic Processes in Stream and River Ecosystems, M.E. Power ?Ecology and Role of Headwater Streams, W.H. McDowell l3@