Following the Bend
How to Read a River and Understand Its Nature
$29.75
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
15 June 2027
Summary
An engaging and thought-provoking introduction to river science.
When we look at a river, either up close or while flying over a river valley, what are we really seeing? Following the Bend takes readers on a majestic journey by water to find answers, along the way shedding light on the key concepts of modern river science, from hydrology and water chemistry to stream and wetland ecology.
In this accessible and uniquely personal book, Ellen Wohl explai…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780691272504 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0691272506 |
| Author: | Ellen Wohl |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
| Imprint: | Princeton University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 15 June 2027 |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“An impassioned guide to interpreting rivers… . [Wohl’s] accessible scientific explanations alternate with lyrical passages that pack an emotional punch.” * Publishers Weekly *
“Wohl’s passion for her subject shines through throughout… . A thorough primer on understanding rivers.”—Genevieve Williams, Library Journal
“Offers deep insights into river hydrology, geology, and ecology, blending scientific rigor with an engaging narrative voice.”—M. E. Lenczewski, Choice
”[An] appealing book.”—Andrew Robinson, Nature
“Interspersed with stories of her fieldwork, Following the Bend is a testament to Wohl’s depth of knowledge and public communication thereof.”—Ted Theisinger, Land & Climate Review
“A veritable source of wonder for me. Ellen Wohl is a distinguished scientist who has received many awards throughout her illustrious career, yet in this book she presents herself as a story teller, delivering a pleasing combination of history, geography, geology, hydrology and personal recollection… . She eschews the use of arcane terminology unless it is critical to the text, but makes sure always to accompany it with an explanation when she does.”—David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds
“Ellen Wohl’s book is an authentic account because of its profound geological perspective that presents rivers in their broadest context … Possessing over 30 years of river research experience, the author writes about the life of rivers not merely in stark, scientific terms but with a personal tone and passion that characterize her literary prose, successfully evoking the secrets, wonders, and beauties of nature. The general reader will experience great pleasure in reading this book.” * Conservation Biology *
Ellen Wohl
Ellen Wohl is University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Colorado State University. Her many books include Dead Wood: The Afterlife of Trees, Something Hidden in the Ranges: The Secret Life of Mountain Ecosystems, and Of Rock and Rivers: Seeking a Sense of Place in the American West.
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