
Flood Handbook, Three-Volume Set
By: Faezeh A. Eslamian (Editor), Saeid Eslamian (Editor)
Multi-Item Pack | 26 August 2024
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Floods are difficult to prevent but can be managed in order to reduce their environmental, social, cultural, and economic impacts. Flooding poses a serious threat to life and property, and therefore it's very important that flood risks be taken into account during any planning process. This handbook presents different aspects of flooding in the context of a changing climate and across various geographical locations. Written by experts from around the world, it examines flooding in various climates and landscapes, taking into account environmental, ecological, hydrological, and geomorphic factors, and considers urban, agriculture, rangeland, forest, coastal, and desert areas.
Features
- Presents the main principles and applications of the science of floods, including engineering and technology, natural science, as well as sociological implications.
- Examines flooding in various climates and diverse landscapes, taking into account environmental, ecological, hydrological, and geomorphic factors.
- Considers floods in urban, agriculture, rangeland, forest, coastal, and desert areas
- Covers flood control structures as well as preparedness and response methods.
- Written in a global context, by contributors from around the world.
ISBN: 9781032201801
ISBN-10: 1032201800
Published: 26th August 2024
Format: Multi-Item Pack
Language: English
Number of Pages: 1704
Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 25.4 x 17.8
Weight (kg): 3.15
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- Non-FictionEarth Sciences, Geography, Environment, PlanningEarth SciencesHydrology & The Hydrosphere
- Non-FictionIndustry & Industrial StudiesEnergy Industries & UtilitiesWater Industries
- Non-FictionEngineering & TechnologyCivil EngineeringHydraulic EngineeringFlood Control
- Non-FictionEngineering & TechnologyMechanical Engineering & MaterialsMaterials ScienceMechanics of Fluids
- Non-FictionSciencePhysicsApplied PhysicsGeophysics
- Non-FictionEarth Sciences, Geography, Environment, PlanningThe EnvironmentEnvironmental Management
- Non-FictionEngineering & TechnologyEnvironmental ScienceSanitary & Municipal EngineeringWater Supply & Treatment