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Fresh Water (Paperback, New edition)
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Fresh Water (Paperback, New edition)
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Scientist and naturalist Pielou brings a healthy curiosity and
sense of depth to her investigation of fresh water in all its
aspects. Her skills in researching and writing, exploring ideas and
explaining them, are in evidence throughout the book. With abundant
notes, references and black-and-white illustrations, this is a
valuable primer on fresh water. After explaining the nature of
water and the water cycle, including rivers, lakes, groundwater and
ice, she goes on to expand on the problems that arise when humans
come into contact with water: shipping by rivers, making dams and
reservoirs, overusing or destroying wetlands. It is impossible to
understate the fundamental importance of water and this book makes
a basic contribution to our understanding. (Kirkus UK)
With the eye of a professional scientist and the passion of a
dedicated amateur, E. C. Pielou conducts a guided tour of fresh
water on its course through the natural world. As the world's
supply of clean, fresh water continues to dwindle, it becomes
increasingly important to understand the close connection between
water and all forms of life. Pielou's fascination with fresh water
gives us a "natural history" that is remarkable and surprising.
"[A] keen and detailed look at the life and history of fresh water.
. . . Dip into Fresh Water. It will both stimulate and satisfy as
only good natural history can."--"Toronto Globe and Mail"
"Pielou's ease with her subject and her no-nonsense style of
writing will satisfy and inspire the poet as well as the
naturalist."--Denize Springer, "Express Books"
"[Pielou's] writing is didactic and definitive, in places even
charming, and is buttressed by clear illustrations. . . . A welcome
addition to the genre of literature designed to bridge the gap
between scientists . . . and the intelligent and concerned lay
public."--Daniel Hillel, "Nature"
"A wonderful natural history of one of life's necessities, a
refreshing break from the grand theory and special pleading of many
a science book. . . . Read it."--Fred Pearce, "New Scientist"
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