Land, water and development : sustainable management of river basin systems /
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Author / Creator: | Newson, Malcolm David. |
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Edition: | 2nd ed. |
Imprint: | London ; New York : Routledge, 1997. |
Description: | xxxv, 423 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
Language: | English |
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Format: | Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/2906146 |
Summary: | This is a fully revised and expanded second edition of Malcolm Newson's acclaimed book. Exploring in greater depth the meaning of sustainability in river basin development this new edition:<br> * highlights the rapid evolution of practical concepts since the Rio Earth Summit<br> * features new illustrations and case studies from Australia, South Africa and Israel<br> * makes the ecosystem model more explicit throughout<br> * strengthens coverage of the linkages between land and water management. |
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Physical Description: | xxxv, 423 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [374]-407) and indexes. |
ISBN: | 0415155061 041515507X |