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1974 Reprint by Bloomsbury Books. 320 pages with 32 black and white plates, 40 plates in colour and 25 text figures
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‘The authors of this fascinating book are freshwater biologists of great learning and considerable renown. They have produced a book that will have a very wide appeal – a book that is just about as perfect in its field as a book can be.’ The Field
‘For all who feel the call of the water – to fish, or merely to watch – this book should be of absorbing interest ... a fascinating book explaining technical jargon with a humorous touch, and achieving both a scientific landmark and a readable volume.’ The Angler’s News
T. T. Macan (Thomas Townley, called ‘Kit’ or 'TTM') (1910–1985). Entomologist and field studies director, educated at Wellington and Cambridge, graduating in biology. Member of 1933 oceanographical expedition to Indian Ocean, specialising in starfish. Joined Freshwater Biological Association in 1935, becoming Deputy Director 1946 and remaining there until retirement in 1976, apart from war service as entomologist in Royal Army Medical Corps. Keen promoter of field studies, organised annual Easter field course at Windermere and scout camps. Founding editor of Freshwater Biology journal; leading roles in international association of limnology.
E. Barton Worthington (1905–2001). Ecologist and science administrator. Cambridge graduate, career alternating between Britain and Africa. Took part in African lakes expeditions 1927–31 and African research survey 1934–37. Secretary and first full-time director of Freshwater Biological Association 1937–46; returned to Africa in the late 1940s as science and development advisor; deputy scientific director for Nature Conservancy 1957–65 and scientific director International Biological Programme 1964–74. Active in water biology and international nature conservation, concerned with environmental impacts of drainage and irrigation. CBE 1967.
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- PublisherBloomsbury Books (London)
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 1870630297
- ISBN 13 9781870630290
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number3
- Number of pages320
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LIFE IN LAKES AND RIVERS. By T.T. Macan and E.B. Worthington. Collins New Naturalist No. 15. Bloomsbury Books edition.
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Book Description Condition: New. (Hardcover, 1990). (1951) 1990 reprint edition. 8vo (214 x 146mm). Ppxvi,272. B/w photograph plates, b/w line illustrations, bibliography. Cream boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly used and frayed dust-wrapper. Still the most readable and useful work on freshwater ecology. Part of the New Naturalist series. Chapters include: First principles; A typical lake; Apparatus for studying lakes; Different kinds of lakes; Rivers; Animals and plants; The organism in its environment; A closer look at the environment; Food-chains and productivity; Life around the water; Animal travels; Stock and crop; Fishponds and manuring; Impure water; Pure water. . Seller Inventory # 30207
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LIFE IN LAKES AND RIVERS. By T.T. Macan and E.B. Worthington. Collins New Naturalist No. 15. Bloomsbury Books edition.
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Book Description Condition: New. (Hardcover, 1990). (1951) 1990 Bloomsbury edition. 8vo (214 x 146mm). Ppxvi,272. B/w photograph plates, b/w line illustrations, bibliography. Cream boards. Boards and end-papers slightly stained but a fine unread copy in dust-wrapper. Still the most readable and useful work on freshwater ecology. Part of the New Naturalist series. Chapters include: First principles; A typical lake; Apparatus for studying lakes; Different kinds of lakes; Rivers; Animals and plants; The organism in its environment; A closer look at the environment; Food-chains and productivity; Life around the water; Animal travels; Stock and crop; Fishponds and manuring; Impure water; Pure water. PREVIOUS PRICE £12.95. Seller Inventory # 24445
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