Essentials of Water Water in the Earth's Physical and Biological Environments

Key features

• Examines the role and importance of water in both the physical and biological environment in a multi-disciplinary framework
• Provides all of the scientific and mathematical background for a full understanding of the properties of water and its effect on its surroundings, with clear and simple explanations
• Makes no assumptions about students' prior knowledge by providing numerous examples, photographs, and illustrations to explain concepts
• The book is very well suited for courses where a traditional physical hydrology or water policy textbook is not appropriate and/or too advanced and in-depth, providing the structure and organization that can be used to match course objectives for an introductory, basic course on water, and saving instructors' time