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Perspectives on the Restoration of the Mississippi Delta
. Ed(S): Kemp, George Paul; Freeman, Angelina; Muth, David P.
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Description for Perspectives on the Restoration of the Mississippi Delta
Paperback. Editor(s): Kemp, George Paul; Freeman, Angelina; Muth, David P. Series: Estuaries of the World. Num Pages: 214 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 51 colour illustrations, 19 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RGBP; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210. Weight in Grams: 543.
Human impacts and emerging mega-trends such as climate change and energy scarcity will impact natural resource management in this century. This is especially true for deltas because of their ecological and economic importance and their sensitivity to climate change. The Mississippi delta is one of the largest in the world and has been strongly impacted by human activities. Currently there is an ambitious plan for restoration of the delta. This book, by a renown group of delta experts, provides an overview of the challenges facing the delta and charts - a way forward to sustainable management.
Human impacts and emerging mega-trends such as climate change and energy scarcity will impact natural resource management in this century. This is especially true for deltas because of their ecological and economic importance and their sensitivity to climate change. The Mississippi delta is one of the largest in the world and has been strongly impacted by human activities. Currently there is an ambitious plan for restoration of the delta. This book, by a renown group of delta experts, provides an overview of the challenges facing the delta and charts - a way forward to sustainable management.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
Series
Estuaries of the World
Number of Pages
194
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789402407594
SKU
V9789402407594
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Perspectives on the Restoration of the Mississippi Delta
From the book reviews: “This impressive collection of papers deals with ‘the once and future delta,’ highlighting the current tumultuous state of the Mississippi River and its watershed. … Chapters contain illustrations, many in color, and provide ample reference lists for further study. … Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above; two-year technical program students.” (P. R. Pinet, ... Read more