The Hudson Primer - The Ecology of an Iconic River (Paperback)

This succinct book gives an intimate view of the day-to-day functioning of a remarkable river that has figured prominently in history and cultureOCothe Hudson, a main artery connecting New York, America, and the world. Writing for a wide audience, David Strayer distills the large body of scientific information about the river into a non-technical overview of its ecology. Strayer describes the geography and geology of the Hudson and its basin, the properties of water and its movements in the river, water chemistry, and the riverOCOs plants and animals. He then takes a more detailed look at the HudsonOCOs ecosystems and each of its major habitats. Strayer also discusses important management challenges facing the river today, including pollution, habitat destruction, overfishing, invasive species, and ecological restoration.

General

Imprint:	University of California Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	David L. Strayer
Dimensions:	210 x 140 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-520-26961-3
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Hydrology (freshwater) Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > General Promotions
LSN:	0-520-26961-6
Barcode:	9780520269613

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