'Like its predecessor, the second edition of Julien's River Mechanics is one of the best books on river morphology to introduce graduate students to the complex interaction between flow and sediment in rivers and subsequent river behaviour. The problems at the end of each chapter help students to digest the complicated learning material provided and challenge teachers to develop similar assignments. The book has a wide coverage, including an introduction into stream restoration and elements of river engineering. The extensive list of references encourages further reading and will be useful for all those interested in broadening their knowledge on the topic.' Gerrit J. Klaassen, Former Specialist Delft Hydraulics/Ass Prof IHE Delft and presently Consultant for River Engineering and Environment
Preface; Notation; 1. Physical properties; 2. Mechanics of rivers; 3. River basins; 4. River basin dynamics; 5. Steady flow in rivers; 6. Unsteady flow in rivers; 7. Mathematical river models; 8. Hillslope and revetment stability; 9. River bank protection; 10. River equilibrium; 11. River dynamics; 12. Physical river models; 13. Stream restoration; 14. River engineering; 15. River estuaries; Bibliography; Index.
