Examines the processes operating in the headwaters and main channels of ephemeral rivers in semi-arid environments and includes coverage of current fieldwork investigations, modeling approaches, and management issues. <ul> <li>focuses on dryland channel networks and processes</li> <li>presents a historical framework for research</li> <li>discusses examples of current studies and evaluates contemporary modelling approaches</li> <li>Emphasis is on the Mediterranean region, with comparisons to other dryland regimes eg California, Australia, Chile.</li> </ul>
