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Author:   J. David Allan ,  María M. Castillo
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2nd ed. 2007
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.700kg
ISBN:  

9781402055829

ISBN 10:   140205582
Pages:   436
Publication Date:   23 July 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

An introduction to fluvial ecosystems.- Streamflow.- Fluvial geomorphology.- Streamwater chemistry.- The abiotic environment.- Primary producers.- Detrital energy sources.- Trophic relationships.- Species interactions.- Lotic communities.- Nutrient dynamics.- Stream ecosystem metabolism.- Human impacts.- The foundations of stream ecology.

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From the reviews of the second edition: <p> There is a continual need for current introductory material in key ecological areas. a ] This is an interesting text. It has a wealth of detail a ] that means it is for the more a ~advanceda (TM) beginner. a ] However, it does provide both teachers and field study centres with a much-needed overview of stream ecology. a ] Overall, a must for the field centre and a good starter text in stream ecology. (TEN News, October, 2007) <p> Allan and Castillo offer this superb compilation of both the latest and time-honored concepts of the ecology of fluvial systems at scales ranging from small mountain brooks to large, continental- sized river basins. Richly illustrated and with more than 1,500 reference citations, the book is divided into 14 chapters a ] . Best of all, the book is written in a lively, engaging manner and with remarkable clarity, given the technical nature of the material. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty. (P. R. Pinet, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (7), 2008)

Aus den Rezensionen zur 2. Auflage: ! Mit Stream Ecology haben David Allan und Maria Castillo ein Lehrbuch geschrieben, das die grundlegenden Zusammenhange anhand einfacher Beispiele erklart. Anschaulich zeigen sie, wie sich die Wasserfuhrung der oberirdischen Fliessgewasser im Laufe eines Jahres erheblich andern ! Das Besondere an diesem Buch ist die gelungene thematische Auswahl und Ausgewogenheit der Informationen aus den Fachgebieten der Hydrologie, Geomorphologie und Okologie. Wer mehr wissen mochte, kann auf 55 Seiten mit Referenzen zuruckgreifen und sich dann die Originalarbeit besorgen ! (Ralph Schill, in: Laborjournal, 2008, Issue 3, S. 85)

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