Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 470 g
Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 470 g
ISBN: 978-0-12-373630-7
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing
Floods can have either beneficial or detrimental effects on the landscape and human societies. This book fills this important gap in our study and offers a multidisciplinary approach in understanding the effects of global climate change. The editors provide complete coverage on dynamics, patterns and consequences of floods, studied from several perspectives. Although the geographic focus of the book is Australia, the synthesis that is detailed in this book will undoubtedly be useful for the understanding of floods in all other regions of the planet.
Zielgruppe
Academics, researchers, government officials, postgraduate students, planners, technical officers and professionals in environmental sciences and social sciences. Individuals and institutional libraries from Australasia, Asia, Europe and America.
Fachgebiete
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Climatic Background to Past and Future Floods in Australia
Chapter 3
Floods Down Rivers: From Damaging to Replenishing Forces
Chapter 4
Effects of Floods on Distribution and Reproduction of Aquatic Birds
Chapter 5
The Landscape Context of Flooding in the Murray-Darling Basin
Chapter 6
Effect of Flooding on the Occurrence of Infectious Diseases
Chapter 7
Some Economics of Floods
Chapter 8
Tiddalik's Travels: The Making and Remaking of an Aboriginal Flood Myth
Chapter 9
Understanding the Social Impacts of Floods in South Eastern Australia