Water Management and Regional Development - Case Studies in Asia

Written by a team of leading experts, this book discusses the social, economic, and environmental impacts of various water-related development projects and water resource management projects in Asian countries. It presents the state of the art in urban flood risk management and the latest information on the subject of water sustainability and management. It also provides a guide on how most effectively to manage the risk of floods and utilize the water resources in rapidly urbanizing settings and within the context of a changing climate and regional development. The book will be especially useful for technical specialists, decision makers, and other concerned stakeholders in the private and community sectors.

List of contents

New Philosophy on River Engineering.-History of Water Management in Japan from the End of World War II.-Historical Review of Water Resource Management Policy and Challenges for the Future.-Sino-Japanese Study on History of Water Conservancy and Mr. Takahasi Yutaka.-Taking Good Care of Project-Affected-Families by Dam Construction Projects.-Comprehensive River Basin Management in Taiwan.-Time for a Change in Japanese Water Resources Policy: Toward a Planning and Management Framework for Adapting to Changes.-Time for a Change in Japanese Water Resources Policy: National and Institutional Directions.-From Flood Control to Aesthetics.-Water Related Activities and Contribution in Southeast Asia.-Promoting Exchange between China and Japan in Water Resources Science.-Global Challenge for Waste Water Reuse.-Trend of Paleo-hydrology and Assessment of Japanese and Chinese Flood Control Policies.

Product details

• Authors: Bin He, Kaoru Takara
• Assisted by: He (Editor), He (Editor), Bin He (Editor), Kaor Takara (Editor), Kaoru Takara (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.03.2013
• EAN: 9784431541165
• ISBN: 978-4-431-54116-5
• No. of pages: 160
• Illustrations: 50 SW-Abb., 20 Farbabb.
• Series: Water Science and Technology Library; Water Science and Technology L
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; Umweltwissenschaften, Umwelttechnik, Hydrologie und die Hydrosphäre, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Hydrology, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, Technology & Industrial Arts