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Hydrology and Floodplain Analysis, 6th Edition offers a clear and up-to-date presentation of fundamental concepts and design methods required to understand hydrology and floodplain analysis. The text addresses the computational emphasis of modern hydrology and provides a balanced approach to important applications in watershed analysis, floodplain computation, flood control, urban hydrology, storm water design, and computer modeling. Features: - Three main sections guide readers. - New material addresses the evolution of hydrology. - Examples, case studies, and additional resources reinforce major concepts. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Hydrologic PrinciplesChapter 2. Hydrologic AnalysisChapter 3. Frequency AnalysisChapter 4. Flood RoutingChapter 5. Hydrologic Simulation ModelsChapter 6. Urban HydrologyChapter 7. Floodplain HydraulicsChapter 8. Ground Water HydrologyChapter 9. Design Applications in HydrologyChapter 10. GIS and Spatial Information in HydrologyChapter 11. Radar Rainfall Applications in HydrologyChapter 12. Flood Policy and Risk Management in the United StatesChapter 13. Case Studies in Water Resources: Flood and Drought Management in the United States