Principles of Water Resources: History, Development, Management, and Policy

Cech, Thomas V.

ISBN 10: 0470136316 / ISBN 13: 9780470136317

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles of Water Resources: History, Development, Management, and Policy
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470136316
• ISBN 13: 9780470136317
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Principles of Water Resources has been written with the non-technical student in mind. The text integrates a wide variety of water resources topics all under one cover, and breaks down complex topics into short, understandable, and interesting explanations. This new edition presents a comprehensive and timely presentation, covering water history, surface and groundwater hydrology, water law, water use and development, economics, environmental issues, water management, policy, and more. This book is ideally suited for undergraduate and graduate-level water resources courses found in departments of geography, earth sciences, biology, geology, watershed science, natural resources management, environmental studies, wildlife management, soils, biology, fisheries & wildlife, and law.  

 

About the Author

Thomas V. Cech has been intimately involved in water resources for over 20 years at the local, state, and national levels. He has developed extensive programs and helped shape water policy in the areas of water quality, water rights, endangered species, water development, and water education. He has also taught the water resources course as an adjunct professor at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.