TY - BOOK AU - Knighton,David TI - Fluvial forms and processes: a new perspective SN - 9780340663134 U1 - 551.483 PY - 1998/// CY - London, New York PB - Arnold KW - Watersheds KW - River channels KW - Rivers N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [336]-376 and index; Chapter-I: Introduction Chapter 2 Drainage networks -- Network analysis -- Hillslope processes -- Channel initiation -- Network evolution -- Hillslopes, networks and channels Chapter 3 Catchment processes -- Catchment hydrology -- Catchment denudation Chapter 4 Fluvial processes -- Mechanics of flow -- Thresholds of erosion -- Sediment transport Sediment deposition Chapter 5 Adjustment of channel form -- Characteristics of adjustment -- Cross-sectional form -- Bed configuration -- Channel pattern -- Channel gradient and the longitudinal profile Chapter 6 Channel changes through time -- Evidence of change -- Causes of change -- Philosophies of change -- The effects of floods -- Fluvial response to climatic change -- Channel change and human activity ER -