Independent reviews and opinions about
HYDROLOGY
for Engineers, Geologists, and Environmental Professionals
An Integrated Treatment of Surface, Subsurface, and Contaminant Hydrology
Sergio E. Serrano, Ph.D.
"A clear and balanced approach to surface, subsurface, and contaminant hydrology... The author should be congratulated for putting for the first time such diverse set of topics into one coherent text, successfully linking hydrological sciences and environmental protection... The main characteristic that makes this text different from other texts in hydrology is less emphasis on a physical description of the processes and more attention to practical application... numerous examples which will be of great value to students and practitioners...nicely designed...appealing graphical presentations... a good source of references... a useful addition to many libraries... recommend it to professionals in the field of environmental hydrology." Journal of Hydrology.
"The presentations are clear and concise and the illustrative examples are well chosen and complement the text. The problems are of high quality and appear to be representative of the content addressed...The emphasis on water quality is well placed. The topics in this group are judiciously selected and adequate for an introductory course..." Transactions, American Geophysical Union.
"The text is concise, easy to understand, and comprises together with simple figures, numerous examples and supplementary problems: a textbook which students will appreciate...These chapters present overviews of complex topics that are easy to read and understand, and constitute, together with the comprehensive chapters on contaminant hydrology and important contribution to link environmental issues and hydrological sciences." Hydrological Sciences Journal.
"The text would also prove valuable for practicing engineers and scientists... as it provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of all major hydrological principles... The chapter topics and organization of the book are presented in excellent format... chapters follow a logical path... and demonstrate these various components using text and well designed example problems... The print quality of the book is exceptional. The figure, table, paragraph, and chapter layouts are easily followed by the reader..." Journal of the American Water Resources Association
"The broader coverage and the attempt to balance surface, subsurface, and contaminant hydrology into a simple and clear presentation for the undergraduate are the main strengths of this book... Consistent notation and dimensions are used throughout the text. The metric system is used throughout... a novelty is introduced by presenting the method of decomposition as a new analytical technique for nonlinear problems...Modern concepts of scale-dependent dispersion are also introduced... recommend this book for its clear presentation of concepts and illustrative examples, and for its emphasis on environmental problems." Mathematical Geology.
"It addresses virtually the entire spectrum of this technology... Seventy practical numerical examples, 120 illustrations, and 160 problems are also included in this volume along with a free student version of KYSPILL groundwater pollution modeling software, which introduces the reader to the capabilities of relevant commercial software... In addition to students, this book should prove useful to professional consulting engineers, geologists, and environmental engineers ... due to its comprehensive coverage... to chemical engineers involved with waste disposal or site remediation, or who deal with water as an energy carrier..." Chemical Engineering progress.
"...one of the most readable texts, and one of the few I have ever read from cover to cover in my entire college career...Theory, examples, and problems are consistent and organized so that one can learn the concepts..." Anonymous student evaluations, University of Kentucky .
"... presents concepts in an easy and accessible manner to the environmental professional... Many practical examples and solved problems illustrate the concepts..." Environmental Geology.
"The author...emphasizes clarity over comprehensiveness...strives to avoid complicated analyses...a reference that provides additional ways of explaining hydrologic processes and methods...a good supplement to a professional's...library" Groundwater