Future of large dams, the: dealing with social, environmental, institutional and political costs
Auteur :
Scudder, Thayer Ted
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781844073382
Date de publication :
1 avr. 2006
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
750 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Viewed by some as symbols of progress and by others as inherently flawed, large dams remain one of the most contentious development issues on Earth. This title examines the impacts of large dams on ecosystems, societies and political economies. It also analyzes the structure of the decision-making process for water resource development.