Dams in japan: past, present and future
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415494328
Date de publication :
15 avr. 2009
Dimensions :
24,6 x 17,4 cm
Poids :
660 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Offers an overview of Japan's long water history, starting from the 7th century, when irrigation ponds were first constructed for paddy cropping, until the beginning of the 21st century. This book elaborates on various roles of dams: water supply, power generation and flood control.