ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part Chapter 1|56 pages
The World
part Chapter 2|46 pages
The Basin
part Chapter 3|56 pages
Precipitation
part Chapter 4|46 pages
Evapotranspiration
part Chapter 5|43 pages
Surface Runoff
part Chapter 6|38 pages
Ground Water
part Chapter 7|61 pages
Channel Flow
part Chapter 8|45 pages
Snow and Ice
part Chapter 9|49 pages
Short-term Runoff Patterns
part Chapter 10|57 pages
Annual Runoff Characteristics
part Chapter 11|34 pages
Long-term Trends
part Chapter 12|29 pages
Choice in Water Use