Part VI - Rivers and humans
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 June 2012
Summary
The variability of rivers creates significant problems for humans, especially with regard to attempts to modify or control rivers. In addition, unintended consequences of human activities may have unfavorable results. Finally, very diverse rivers may determine the character of riparian civilizations.
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- River Variability and Complexity , pp. 161 - 162Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2005