1st Edition

Water, Earth, and Man A Synthesis of Hydrology, Geomorphology, and Socio-Economic Geography

Edited By R Chorley Copyright 1969
    612 Pages
    by Routledge

    612 Pages
    by Routledge

    First published in 1969, Water, Earth, and Man, was written to demonstrate the advantages of adopting a unified view of the earth and social sciences.

    The book considers the connection between an understanding of physical environments and an understanding of social environments. It explores the hydrologic cycle and highlights the significance of the relationship between natural environments and the activities of humankind, drawing together physical and human geography to produce a highly detailed study.

    Introduction; Part One: The World; Part Two: The Basin; Part 3: Precipitation; Part 4: Evapotranspiration; Part 5: Surface Runoff; Part 6: Ground Water; Part 7: Channel Flow; Part 8: Snow and Ice; Part 9: Short-term Runoff Patterns; Part 10: Annual Runoff Characteristics; Part 11: Long-Term Trends; Part 12: Choice in Water Use; Index

    Biography

    Richard J. Chorley