Overview
This book is a fascinating study of the varied nature of Irish river ecosystems—their beauty, significance, and the natural and human factors that make each one distinct. Ireland’s Atlantic climate, alongside its largely agricultural economy and relatively small population, make the nature of Irish rivers vastly different from those on the European continent. With that in mind, there is significant interest in implementing measures to protect the dwindling number of near-pristine rivers in Ireland. This beautifully illustrated book provides a wonderful overview of Irish rivers and the risks that conservationists face in preserving their unique natural beauty.
Full Product Details
Author: Mary Kelly-Quinn ,
Julian D Reynolds
Publisher: University College Dublin Press
Imprint: University College Dublin Press
ISBN: 9781910820551
ISBN 10: 1910820555
Pages: 350
Publication Date: 01 July 2020
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
'For 10,000 years, human have used and abused Irish rivers. They need to be cared for if they are to recover from the worst effects of human intervention, according to a major new book, Ireland’s Rivers.' Irish Times, Dec 2020 ||| 'Ireland’s Rivers (UCD Press, €40), edited by Mary Kelly-Quinn and Julian D Reynolds, aims to raise awareness of Ireland’s often undervalued river resources. It captures the evolution of Irish rivers and interrogates how humans have depended on, used and abused our rivers through time.' Irish Times – Best books for Christmas 2020 - Coffee-Table Books ||| 'A beautifully produced academic tome Ireland's Rivers (UCD Press, €36) aims to raise awareness of Ireland's fantastic and often undervalued river resource, and the importance of keeping our waterways clean and healthy.' Irish Independent, The best books of 2020
'For 10,000 years, human have used and abused Irish rivers. They need to be cared for if they are to recover from the worst effects of human intervention, according to a major new book, Ireland's Rivers.' Irish Times, Dec 2020 ||| 'Ireland's Rivers (UCD Press, EURO40), edited by Mary Kelly-Quinn and Julian D Reynolds, aims to raise awareness of Ireland's often undervalued river resources. It captures the evolution of Irish rivers and interrogates how humans have depended on, used and abused our rivers through time.' Irish Times - Best books for Christmas 2020 - Coffee-Table Books ||| 'A beautifully produced academic tome Ireland's Rivers (UCD Press, EURO36) aims to raise awareness of Ireland's fantastic and often undervalued river resource, and the importance of keeping our waterways clean and healthy.' Irish Independent, The best books of 2020
Author Information
Mary Kelly-Quinn is a freshwater ecologist and Associate Professor in the School of Biology and Environmental Science, University College Dublin Julian D. Reynolds is a freshwater ecologist, and former Head of the Department of Zoology in Trinity College Dublin.
