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The Science of Water: Concepts and Applications 2nd Edition
Author(s): Frank R. Spellman (Author)
- Publisher: CRC Press
- Publication Date: 7 Sept. 2007
- Edition: 2nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 448 pages
- ISBN-10: 1420055445
- ISBN-13: 9781420055443
Book Description
Water, water everywhere – with this in mind, the perennial question in water works remains: can the earth’s finite supply of water resources be increased to meet the constantly growing demand? Hailed on its first publication as a masterful account of the state of water science, this second edition of the bestselling The Science of Water: Concepts and Applications puts the spotlight on the critical importance of water’s role in future sustainability. Clearly written and user-friendly, this timely revision builds on the remarkable success of the first edition by updating, reorganizing, and revising the original to include the latest information and research results. The common thread woven through the fabric of this presentation is water resource utilization and its protection. It covers topics such as water sources, water hydraulics, chemistry, biology/microbiology, ecology, water quality, pollution, biomonitoring, sampling, testing, reuse, and treatment. The author examines the impact of human use, misuse, and reuse of freshwater and wastewater on the overall water supply. Authoritative, informative, and up-to-date, the book blends real-world experience with theoretical models. This work provides the valuable insight all water/wastewater practitioners need and includes important information for policymakers and anyone else tasked with making decisions concerning water resource utilization.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“. . . the author has compiled an impressive collection of useful information about the science of water in an interesting, well-written matter . . This book is highly recommended for hydrologists, advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and definitely aquatic environmental samplers and water treatment operators.”
– Robert M. Hordon, Department of Geography, Rutgers University, in Journal of the American Water Resources Association, August 2008
About the Author
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
