Environmentally-Sound Water Management - Hardcover

 
9780195627442: Environmentally-Sound Water Management
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 019562744X ISBN 13: 9780195627442
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1991

Synopsis

Two of the world's leading authorities on environmentally sound water policy offer an overview of knowledge in the field of water resources management. The work recognizes that the main challenge in this field lies in learning how to maximize the positive impact of water development projects while minimizing adverse effects. Contributors describe efforts around the world that have yielded helpful lessons in planning and managing water projects that can ensure reliable supplies, efficient distribution, pollution control, and security from flood damage, while avoiding negative social and environmental disruptions. The information presented here will be of use to managers and policy-makers concerned with the development of water resources.

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About the Author

N. C. Thanh, Director, International Training Centre for Water Resources Management (CEFIGRE), Asia Division, Bangkok. Asit K. Biswas, President, International Water Resources Association, Oxford.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
1991
Language
English
ISBN 10 
019562744X
ISBN 13 
9780195627442
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
292
Editor
Thanh N. C., Biswas Asit K.

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