River republic : the fall and rise of America's rivers / Daniel McCool.
| Author/creator | McCool, Daniel, 1950- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Columbia University Press, ©2012. |
| Description | xvi, 388 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I. The fall. Crumbling edifice ; Planters, sawyers, and snags: the U.S. Army corps of engineers ; The manless land: the bureau of reclamation -- Part II. Dismemberment. Handout horticulture: farming and the feds ; Falling waters: hydropower and renewable energy ; Rivers into waterways: barging, locks, and dams ; Black water rising: the myth of flood control ; Downstream dilemma: water pollution -- Part III. Resurrection. River city: urban riverscapes ; Net losses: habitat and endangered species ; Playground on the move: river recreation ; The river commons. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2012006043 |
| ISBN | 9780231161305 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0231161301 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780231504416 (ebook) |
| ISBN | 0231504411 (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GB1215 .M34 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |