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Rivers and the British Landscape (Hardcover)
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Rivers and the British Landscape (Hardcover)
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List price R544
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Rivers and streams occupy a fundamental place within the British
landscape. They are central and focal features of the natural
landscape, helping to shape the very landforms of the country, as
well as providing a range of habitats for flora and fauna. Few
places in Britain are far from running water, and human society
interacts with rivers in a wide range of ways. Most towns and
cities grew up on riverbanks, and rivers play a vital role in
economic, social and cultural life. They have provided power for
industry; water for industrial use and human consumption; rivers
have often been used for communication and the transport of goods;
and they are sites of leisure and recreation. Most people are
attracted to water; and rivers have featured prominently in
literature and art over the centuries. Rivers can also pose
threats, from flooding or pollution, and therefore have to be
managed and regulated. Whereas there are many books which deal with
specific aspects of rivers, "Rivers and the British Landscape"
provides the first fully integrated analysis of British rivers
exploring the physical formation of rivers; the characteristics of
environments; analysis of the social, economic and cultural uses
and associations of rivers; and examination of the problems of
river management. These themes are explored through historical and
contemporary examples, with case studies drawn from all parts of
Britain. The book is lavishly illustrated and includes an appendix
of key facts about British rivers. Written by experts on each
aspect of British rivers, "Rivers and the British Landscape" is
aimed at anyone with a general interest in rivers and the British
landscape. The authors aim to highlight the holistic nature of
river environments, and to explore the ways in which physical,
economic, cultural and management characteristics interact to
create the distinctive personalities of British rivers. It is hoped
that material in this volume may help you to view your local river
in a new light.
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