Dams and Dikes in Development: Proceedings of the Symposium, World Water Day, 22 March 2001 - Softcover

 
9789058095411: Dams and Dikes in Development: Proceedings of the Symposium, World Water Day, 22 March 2001
Softcover
ISBN 10: 905809541X ISBN 13: 9789058095411
Publisher: CRC Press, 2002

Synopsis

The Proceedings of the Symposium at World Water Day, 2001 presents a discussion of dams and dikes. Various speakers considered the benefits and drawbacks of dams, and there was discussion about why it is that people are against dams in specific situations, and how such situations may be resolved. Solutions are suggested to such controversies. These proceedings contain the full text of the presentations. They will be a useful resource for decision-makers and planners of future projects. This work highlights the international nature of these important hydraulic engineering strucures and both their technology and social implications.

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About the Author

H. van Duivendijk, B. Schultz, C.-J. van Westen

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Publisher
CRC Press
Publication date
2002
Language
English
ISBN 10 
905809541X
ISBN 13 
9789058095411
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
98
Editor
Van Duivendijk H., Schultz B., Van Westen C.-J.