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The Hudson River Estuary
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Hudson River Estuary
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Jeffrey S. Levinton
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Edited by John R. Waldman
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:496 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178 |
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| Category/Genre | Ecological science |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780521207980
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| Classifications | Dewey:577.786097473 |
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| Audience | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | |
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| Illustrations |
Worked examples or Exercises
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
3 March 2011 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The Hudson River Estuary is a comprehensive look at the physical, chemical, biological and environmental management issues that are important to our understanding of the Hudson River. Chapters cover the entire range of fields necessary to understanding the workings of the Hudson River estuary; the physics, bedrock geological setting and sedimentological processes of the estuary; ecosystem-level processes and biological interactions; and environmental issues such as fisheries, toxic substances, and the effect of nutrient input from densely populated areas. This 2006 book places special emphasis on important issues specific to the Hudson, such as the effect of power plants and high concentrations of PCBs. The chapters are written by specialists at a level that is accessible to students, teachers and the interested layperson. The Hudson River Estuary is a fascinating scientific biography of a major estuary, with relevance to the study of any similar natural system in the world.
Reviews"This work will be a valuable addition, particularly for those collections supporting aquatic biology and/or environmental issues program. Highly recommended." Choice
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