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Part VI - Rivers and humans

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2012

Stanley A. Schumm
Stanley A. Schumm
Affiliation:
Colorado State University
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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 - 162
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2005

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  • Rivers and humans
  • Stanley A. Schumm, Colorado State University
  • Book: River Variability and Complexity
  • Online publication: 05 June 2012
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139165440.023
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  • Rivers and humans
  • Stanley A. Schumm, Colorado State University
  • Book: River Variability and Complexity
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  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139165440.023
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  • Rivers and humans
  • Stanley A. Schumm, Colorado State University
  • Book: River Variability and Complexity
  • Online publication: 05 June 2012
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139165440.023
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