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It brings together considerable information with the goal of reducing societal vulnerability to drought. Featuring case studies and stressing new technologies, the book seeks to encourage nations to adopt a more risk-based, proactive policy for water and drought management.
-Natural Hazards Observer, July 2005
Book Description
Drought and Water Crises: Science, Technology, and Management Issues explains the complexities of drought and the role of science, technology, and management in resolving many of the perplexing issues associated with drought management and the worlds expanding water crises. Contributors discuss a broad range of topics, including the role of science and technology in water management, new technologies for water conservation, and drought policies around the world. Case studies in drought and water management are also featured. Gathering together information from diverse disciplines, this book aims to further drought preparedness planning and reduce societal vulnerability to drought.
Drought and Water Crises (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment),Donald A. Wilhite,CRC,0824727711,Droughts,Earth Sciences - Hydrology,Environmental Science,Life Sciences - Ecology,Natural Disasters,Nature,Risk assessment,Science,Science/Mathematics,Water-supply,Applied ecology,Geography,Mathematics and Science,Science / Environmental Science
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