EAN: 9783662553671

THE RIVERS OF GREECE GEBUNDEN

This volume provides essential information on the origin and evolution of Greek rivers  as well
as their ecological and anthropogenic characteristics. The topics covered include geomythology
biogeography  hydrology  hydrobiology  hydrogeochemistry  geological and biogeochemical
processes  anthropogenic pressures and ecological impacts  water management - both in the
antiquity and today - and river restoration. The book is divided into four parts  the first of
which explores the importance of rivers for ancient Greek civilization and the natural
processes affecting their evolution during the Holocene. In the second part  the hydrological 
hydrochemical and biological features of Greek rivers and the unique biogeographical
characteristics that form the basis for their high biodiversity and endemism are highlighted 
while the third part comprehensively discusses the impacts of environmental pollution on the
structure and function of Greek river ecosystems. In turn  thefinal part describes the current
socio-economic factors in Greece that are affecting established water management practices  the
application of ecohydrological approaches in restoring fragmented rivers  and the lessons
learned from restoring aquatic ecosystems in general as a paradigm for understanding and
minimizing anthropogenic impacts on water resources  at the Mediterranean scale. Given the
breadth and depth of its coverage  the book offers an invaluable source of information for
researchers  students and environmental managers alike.

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