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Book review: River restoration, edited by G. Petts and P. Calow, Blackwell Science, 1996. 231pp. Price: £24.95. ISBN 0 86542 919 7.

Book review: River restoration, edited by G. Petts and P. Calow, Blackwell Science, 1996. 231pp.... artificial) with physical, chemical and hydrobiological references. Unfortunately there are no `materials and methods' sections which could help other colleagues understand the techniques that have been used for the chemical and biological investigations presented in the book, although some references to methods are given. Each author emphasizes different aspects (according to the state of limnological research in their country) such as aquatic habitats (Ghana, Bangladesh), water pollution (Ghana, Tunisia, Papua New Guinea), physical, chemical and hydrobiological analysis (Ghana, Tunisia, Papua New Guinea), conservation (Ghana, Tunisia, Pakistan), hydrography (Tunisia, Malaysia, Pakistan) or faunal data (Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea). Authors also discuss present limitations and the future of limnology in their countries, allowing the reader to understand the potential work that could be done. This volume presents valuable information regarding education in limnology, and the scientific societies and journals available to help scientists in this field create new links with these and other countries. I hope that other volumes will also encourage the development of applied investigations on this topic between developed and developing countries. OLIVIER A. E. SPARAGANO University of Edinburgh, UK Ð RIVER RESTORATION, edited by G. Petts and P. Calow, Blackwell Science, 1996. 231 pp. Price: http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Wiley

Book review: River restoration, edited by G. Petts and P. Calow, Blackwell Science, 1996. 231pp. Price: £24.95. ISBN 0 86542 919 7.

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Copyright © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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1052-7613
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artificial) with physical, chemical and hydrobiological references. Unfortunately there are no `materials and methods' sections which could help other colleagues understand the techniques that have been used for the chemical and biological investigations presented in the book, although some references to methods are given. Each author emphasizes different aspects (according to the state of limnological research in their country) such as aquatic habitats (Ghana, Bangladesh), water pollution (Ghana, Tunisia, Papua New Guinea), physical, chemical and hydrobiological analysis (Ghana, Tunisia, Papua New Guinea), conservation (Ghana, Tunisia, Pakistan), hydrography (Tunisia, Malaysia, Pakistan) or faunal data (Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea). Authors also discuss present limitations and the future of limnology in their countries, allowing the reader to understand the potential work that could be done. This volume presents valuable information regarding education in limnology, and the scientific societies and journals available to help scientists in this field create new links with these and other countries. I hope that other volumes will also encourage the development of applied investigations on this topic between developed and developing countries. OLIVIER A. E. SPARAGANO University of Edinburgh, UK Ð RIVER RESTORATION, edited by G. Petts and P. Calow, Blackwell Science, 1996. 231 pp. Price:

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Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems – Wiley

Published: Jun 1, 1997

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