The Role of Water and the Hydrological Cycle in Global Change: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on the Role of Water and the Hydrological Cycle in Global Change, Held Il Ciocco, Lucca, Italy, May 27-June 6, 1994

This book presents a state-of-the-art assessment of the role of fresh water in global change. Included in its multi-disciplinary approach are examples and a discussion of both measurement and modelling techniques. Physical processes are covered over a wide range, from the global scale down to the single plant. In addition, there are several chapters on the socio-economic impacts of climate change – an area of future concern where a new discipline is assuming increasing importance. The book should be a useful reference source for both senior students and researchers who wish to obtain an overview of current knowledge.