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Flood Problem and Management in South Asia
. Ed(S): Mirza, M. Monirul Qader; Dixit, Ajaya; Nishat, Ainun (Iucn-World Conservation Union, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
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Description for Flood Problem and Management in South Asia
Paperback. Editor(s): Mirza, M. Monirul Qader; Dixit, Ajaya; Nishat, Ainun (IUCN-World Conservation Union, Dhaka, Bangladesh). Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RBP; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 318.
Flood Problem and Management in South Asia focuses on both the hazard and the vulnerability aspects of floods. This book addresses floods in South Asia from a multidisciplinary approach. The characteristics and nature of the flood problem and its management aspects are examined. It is suggested that flood control and management focused on structural solutions using embankments and reservoirs are insufficient. Effective solutions must go beyond structural measures and require major restructuring of both legal systems and institutions responsible for management. For those people living in the vast flood plains of South Asia to be able to overcome social, economic ... Read more
Flood Problem and Management in South Asia focuses on both the hazard and the vulnerability aspects of floods. This book addresses floods in South Asia from a multidisciplinary approach. The characteristics and nature of the flood problem and its management aspects are examined. It is suggested that flood control and management focused on structural solutions using embankments and reservoirs are insufficient. Effective solutions must go beyond structural measures and require major restructuring of both legal systems and institutions responsible for management. For those people living in the vast flood plains of South Asia to be able to overcome social, economic ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
Number of Pages
210
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048161973
SKU
V9789048161973
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Flood Problem and Management in South Asia
The book is undoubtedly of considerable interest to flood experts. It refers to the most difficult area of the globe, where flood hazard is very far from being satisfactorily controlled. It is necessary to live with floods and try to minimize damage. The book is a valuable source of information and data on floods, flood damage and flood protection and ... Read more