Floods / edited by D. J. Parker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parker, Dennis J.

Contributor:

Rosengarten Family Fund.

Series:

Routledge hazards and disasters series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Floods.

Flood control.

Physical Description:

2 volumes : illustrations (some color), maps ; 26 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2000.

Summary:

Floods occur in most parts of the world, and range from being welcomed annual occurrences which replenish nutrients in the soils, to, at the opposite end of the scale, causing millions of dollars worth of damage, loss of life, homes and livelihoods as well as countless other physical and societal impacts. "Floods" presents the most comprehensive volume to date of new research providing a rich body of theory and experience from which future decision-makers might learn, and drawing together contributions from over 50 leading international researchers in the field. An extensive range of case studies covering major floods and regions prone to flooding world-wide are included.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.

ISBN:

0415172381

0415227437

0415227445

OCLC:

46334694