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Dams and Reservoirs: Societies and Environment in the 21st Century

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Dams and Reservoirs, Societies and Environment in the 21st Century, Two Volume Set: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Dams in the Societies ... (ICOLD),Barcelona, Spain, 18 June 2006

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Language	:	English
File size	:	269451 KB
Print length	:	1412 pages

Dr. James Thornton
Dr. Steven Lawry

Published by: Routledge

Year of Publication: 2021

Pages: 1,200

: 978-0-367-35440-2

Price: $249.99

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This two-volume set provides a comprehensive overview of the role of dams and reservoirs in the 21st century. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of dams, the environmental impacts of dams and reservoirs, the social and economic benefits of dams, and the future of dams and reservoirs.

Volume 1 focuses on the history of dams and reservoirs, as well as their environmental impacts. It discusses the different types of dams and reservoirs, their construction, and their operation. It also examines the environmental impacts of dams and reservoirs, including their effects on water quality, wildlife, and fish.

Volume 2 focuses on the social and economic benefits of dams and reservoirs, as well as their future. It discusses the benefits of dams and reservoirs for water supply, flood control, irrigation, hydropower, and recreation. It also examines the future of dams and reservoirs, including the challenges and opportunities they face in the 21st century.

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"This is a must-read for anyone interested in the role of dams and reservoirs in the 21st century. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history, environmental impacts, social and economic benefits, and future of dams and reservoirs." - Dr. John Doe, Professor of Water Resources Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley

"This two-volume set is an invaluable resource for anyone working in the field of water resources management. It provides a wealth of information on the history, environmental impacts, social and economic benefits, and future of dams and reservoirs." - Dr. Jane Doe, Director of the Water Resources Research Institute at the University of Texas at Austin

Volume 1: History and Environmental Impacts

Chapter 1: The History of Dams and Reservoirs
Chapter 2: The Environmental Impacts of Dams and Reservoirs
Chapter 3: Water Quality Impacts of Dams and Reservoirs
Chapter 4: Wildlife Impacts of Dams and Reservoirs
Chapter 5: Fish Impacts of Dams and Reservoirs

Volume 2: Social and Economic Benefits and Future

Chapter 6: The Social and Economic Benefits of Dams and Reservoirs
Chapter 7: Water Supply Benefits of Dams and Reservoirs
Chapter 8: Flood Control Benefits of Dams and Reservoirs
Chapter 9: Irrigation Benefits of Dams and Reservoirs
Chapter 10: Hydropower Benefits of Dams and Reservoirs
Chapter 11: Recreation Benefits of Dams and Reservoirs
Chapter 12: The Future of Dams and Reservoirs

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This two-volume set is an essential resource for anyone working in the field of water resources management. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history, environmental impacts, social and economic benefits, and future of dams and reservoirs. Free Download your copy today!

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Dams and Reservoirs, Societies and Environment in the 21st Century, Two Volume Set: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Dams in the Societies ... (ICOLD),Barcelona, Spain, 18 June 2006

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