Hydrology in Practice, Fourth Edition

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The first edition of Hydrology in Practice by Elisabeth Shaw published in 1983 was a standard text.The handbook explains very well the data-collection, which are the basis for hydrology and its applications. It described basic hydrological analysis at undergraduate level. We are almost 30 years later and it became more than necessary to update this book. Three authors, Keith Beven, Nick Chappel and Rob Lamb, did a very good job in updating while maintaining the original spirit and strength of the book. The update is situated in firstly the modern measurement methods, secondly new insights in hydrological processes and thirdly hydrological modelling.Only minor point is the narrow UK-orientation. While illustrating by many practical examples is a very strong point (present as from the first edition), this edition could have been the oportunity to open up to the world.The fourth edition is certainly a "must-have" for hydrologists and is very useful for teaching.

A choose this book because I'm studying envinmental engineer here in Peru. This book has a lot of information about Uk hidrology I'm use this to extrapolate then apply in my country. Goog book it's too practical.

It seems good, and straight forward. And Mdm Elizabeth is a well known, keen Hydrologist who would understand people who struggle behind the subject. As she is from Natural Sciences, and she used to struggle with the Maths equation of Fluid dynamics.

An excellent guide to hydrology, with particular reference to the UK and Flood Estimation Hand Book. Current edition includes all recent updates to the FEH methodology (inc ReFH) and provides more accessable background to statistical analysis (e.g. L-Moments, etc) than FEH Volume 3.Good broad range of topics cover in good detail.

Industry standard. I work in consultancy and many colleagues will have one nearby for quick reference if needing to double-check anything