TY - BOOK AB - "Examines the impact of rivers on humans and, conversely, the impact of humans on rivers. The authors view this dynamic relationship through political, cultural, industrial, social, and ecological perspectives in national and transnational settings. This book analyzes the regional, national, and international politicization of rivers, the use and treatment of waterways in urban versus rural environments, and the increasing role of international commissions in ecological and commercial legislation for the protection of river resources"--From publisher description. AU - Mauch, Christof. AU - Zeller, Thomas, CN - GB1281 CN - GB1281 CY - Pittsburgh, Pa. : DA - c2008. ID - 334549 KW - Rivers KW - Rivers LK - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0816/2008015489.html LK - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0829/2008015489-b.html LK - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0829/2008015489-d.html N2 - "Examines the impact of rivers on humans and, conversely, the impact of humans on rivers. The authors view this dynamic relationship through political, cultural, industrial, social, and ecological perspectives in national and transnational settings. This book analyzes the regional, national, and international politicization of rivers, the use and treatment of waterways in urban versus rural environments, and the increasing role of international commissions in ecological and commercial legislation for the protection of river resources"--From publisher description. PB - University of Pittsburgh Press, PP - Pittsburgh, Pa. : PY - c2008. SN - 9780822959885 (pbk. : alk. paper) SN - 0822959887 (pbk. : alk. paper) SN - 9780822943457 (alk. paper) SN - 082294345X (alk. paper) T1 - Rivers in history :perspectives on waterways in Europe and North America / TI - Rivers in history :perspectives on waterways in Europe and North America / UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0816/2008015489.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0829/2008015489-b.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0829/2008015489-d.html ER -