Product Description

This established textbook continues to provide a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to rivers, lakes and wetlands, and was written as the basis for a complete course on freshwater ecology. Designed for undergraduate and early postgraduate students who wish to gain an overall view of this vast subject area, this accessible guide to freshwater ecosystems and man′s activities will also be invaluable to anyone interested in the integrated management of freshwaters. The author maintains the tradition of clarity and conciseness set by previous editions, and the text is extensively illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Examples are drawn from the author′s experience in many parts of the world.

In this edition, the scientific content of the text has been fully revised and updated. Emphasis has been placed on human impacts, and a completely new chapter has been added on the future of freshwaters.

• Balanced and stimulating introduction to limnology.
  
• Successfully combines fundamental and applied aspects of integrated management of freshwaters, with strong emphasis on human links.
  
• Completely revised and rewritten with a threefold increase in the number of illustrations.
  
• New chapter on the future of freshwaters.
  
• Of interest to undergraduates, beginning postgraduates and any limnologically interested reader.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #218366 in Books
• Published on: 1998-06-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 572 pages

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This established textbook continues to provide a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to rivers, lakes and wetlands and is written as a basis for an entire course on freshwater ecology. Designed for undergraduate and early postgraduate students who wish to gain an overall view of this vast subject area, this accessible guide to freshwater ecosystems and man′s activities will also be invaluable to anyone interested in the integrated management of freshwaters. The author maintains the tradition of clarity and conciseness set by previous editions, and the text is extensively illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Examples are drawn from the author′s experience in many parts of

Customer Reviews

An excellent book
This book covers everything Professor Moss has attempted in his whole research career - from diatoms through to phytoplankton and trophic cascades. There is an absolute wealth of information contained in this new edition, which is relevant to all researchers in the freshwater ecology field - particularly undergraduates (I recommend this book especially for those undertaking field courses). Definitely worth the price - buy it even if you have the earlier editions!

Brilliant book, just like its author!!
This book is a must for any student studying biology/ecology or related subjects. It goes through all topics you are required to study with studies and references abound for all. The book starts with a BrianMoss-typical poem, which will make you laugh! As a former student of his, i can assure you of his eccenticities, but they only served to make lectures more fun and informative (eg making us all sing the hippo song to highlight a point he was trying to make (if you dont believe me search for "Brian Moss" on YouTube!!!)). This eccentric streak runs though this informative book making it a delight to read and learn from.