Fresh Water

By: E. C. Pielou

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Paperback | 5 May 2000 | Edition Number 1

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286 Pages

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With the eye of a professional scientist and the passion of a dedicated amateur, E. C. Pielou conducts a guided tour of fresh water on its course through the natural world. As the world's supply of clean, fresh water continues to dwindle, it becomes increasingly important to understand the close connection between water and all forms of life. Pielou's fascination with fresh water gives us a "natural history" that is remarkable and surprising.
" A] keen and detailed look at the life and history of fresh water. . . . Dip into Fresh Water. It will both stimulate and satisfy as only good natural history can."--"Toronto Globe and Mail"
"Pielou's ease with her subject and her no-nonsense style of writing will satisfy and inspire the poet as well as the naturalist."--Denize Springer, "Express Books"
" Pielou's] writing is didactic and definitive, in places even charming, and is buttressed by clear illustrations. . . . A welcome addition to the genre of literature designed to bridge the gap between scientists . . . and the intelligent and concerned lay public."--Daniel Hillel, "Nature"
"A wonderful natural history of one of life's necessities, a refreshing break from the grand theory and special pleading of many a science book. . . . Read it."--Fred Pearce, "New Scientist"

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Scientist and naturalist Pielou brings a healthy curiosity and sense of depth to her investigation of fresh water in all its aspects. Her skills in researching and writing, exploring ideas and explaining them, are in evidence throughout the book. With abundant notes, references and black-and-white illustrations, this is a valuable primer on fresh water. After explaining the nature of water and the water cycle, including rivers, lakes, groundwater and ice, she goes on to expand on the problems that arise when humans come into contact with water: shipping by rivers, making dams and reservoirs, overusing or destroying wetlands. It is impossible to understate the fundamental importance of water and this book makes a basic contribution to our understanding. (Kirkus UK)

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Non-Fiction Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning The Environment Environmental Management Religion & Beliefs Religion Philosophy of Religion Nature & Existence of God Science Science in General Popular Science Earth Sciences

Geology & The Lithosphere Economic Geology Hydrology & The Hydrosphere Limnology & Freshwater Applied Ecology

Prologue	p. ix
The Water Cycle	p. 1
Water below the Ground: Groundwater	p. 5
Groundwater in Use	p. 31
Water below the Ground: Vadose Water	p. 56
Flowing Water: Rivers and Streams	p. 80
Rivers at Work	p. 109
Lakes	p. 149
When Water Freezes	p. 185
Dams, Diversions, and Reservoirs	p. 205
Wetlands	p. 214
Microscopic Life	p. 227
Water in the Atmosphere: Vapor, Clouds, Rain, and Snow	p. 238
Notes	p. 247
Index	p. 269
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