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This book is intended for scientists working on the theme of river restoration, and for those working on broader environmental issues. It is, of course, intended for researchers in the humanities and social sciences who wish to learn about the latest work carried out in this field by their peers. It is also, and more generally, addressed to the interdisciplinary scientific community working in the field of river research and restoration, which has strong expectations regarding societal approaches.

It is also intended for students in environmental sciences who intend to go into research or river management professions. This book will help them to understand the social, political, and economic dimensions of river restoration, and their linkages with ecological issues; it will therefore help to forge an interdisciplinary culture to better respond to the issues raised by river restoration and environmental management in general.

Finally, this book is aimed at operational actors in river restoration, be they project leaders, technical partners, or financiers. It will be of interest to public bodies such as governmental, regional, and local agencies with expertise in the field of river restoration. It will also be of interest to NGOs, whether they are specialized in the field of river restoration or more broadly interested in river management. The book may also be of interest to design offices that advise such parties. These various professionals in the midst of the action are often the first to be confronted with the social, economic, and political stakes of restoration. This book will provide them with keys to better understand the mechanisms in action and to better integrate them into the implementation or support of river restoration policies and projects.