Foto de l'autor

Luna B. Leopold (1915–2006)

Autor/a de LIFE Science Library: Water

11 obres 344 Membres 4 Ressenyes

Sobre l'autor

Luna B. Leopold is Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of California, Berkeley. Former Chief Hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey and winner of the National Medal of Science, he is one of the world's leading authorities on river hydraulics and geomorphology

Obres de Luna B. Leopold

Etiquetat

Coneixement comú

Membres

Ressenyes

After a hydrology college course, I read this book. I believe the book is very inclusive and clear on the principles governing the various aspects and processes of rivers.

Reading this book, the reader will be well informed about the nature of flooding and municpal water suplies, as well as water contamination, erosion, quality of fishing and boating recreation, and other topics of interest to most of us.

This is written by a son of Aldo Leopold(Sand County Almanac)., Luna Leopold was a well respected water scientist, the information in the book is both pertinent and well accepted by water scientists today. It is well written and enjoyable to read.… (més)
 
Marcat
billsearth | Aug 18, 2008 |
Well written and thorough, it is the starting point for serious study of fluvial geomorphology.
 
Marcat
wbf2 | Mar 3, 2007 |

Llistes

Potser també t'agrada

Autors associats

Estadístiques

Obres
11
Membres
344
Popularitat
#69,365
Valoració
½ 4.3
Ressenyes
4
ISBN
17

Gràfics i taules