Pollution of Lakes and Rivers

“The book is written in a very enjoyable style and the obvious enthusiasm of the author rings from the page.”
–Catherine Duigan, Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems

“John Smol has produced an excellent introduction into how sedimentary records mainly from lakes but also from rivers, reservoirs and other environments can be used to study past environments …This is a terrific text for undergraduate and Masters students covering a vast range of material that is both accessible and up to date …”
–Viv Jones, The Geographical Journal

“Much thought has gone into this book … The chapter headings in this book show the author’s facility with words and concepts …”
–Frank E. Round, Diatom Research

“… the book is compact and highly readable and makes for an excellent introduction and overview of the current state of palaeolimnology … a valuable text for all students of environmental change”
–Roger Flower, The Holocene

“… particularly well written. Smol’s vast experience in writing and editing is evident in his direct writing style … a fine contribution that is clearly written and suitable for student and seasoned investigator alike.”
–Richard B. Brugam, Journal of Paleolimnology

“… John Smol has been one of the central figures in the field of paleolimnology throughout much of its modern development … the book is well written and highly informative. The examples cover much of the significant paleolimnological studies conducted during the past decades in different parts of our planet.”
–Heiki Simola, SIL News