| Tropical Deltas and Coastal Zones: Food Production, Communities and Environment at the Land-Water Interface Contributor(s): Hoanh, Chu T. (Editor), Szuster, Brian W. (Editor), Suan-Pheng, Kam (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1845936183 ISBN-13: 9781845936181 Publisher: Cabi OUR PRICE: $287.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Irrigation - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Tropical Agriculture |
| Dewey: 639.091 |
| LCCN: 2009046423 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.8" W x 9.6" (2.70 lbs) 496 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tropical coastal deltas represent one of the most diverse and rapidly changing biophysical regions in the developing world. These deltas are home to large populated areas, are significant centers of agricultural production and industrial development, and contain fragile ecosystems that are now facing new threats as a result of expected sea-level rises associated with global warming. Focusing on the developing countries of Asia, Africa and South America, chapters explore the diverse livelihoods of people in these areas and the impact of land-water management on the environment. New techniques and methodologies are explored in land and water management to try and solve the conflicts between rice-based agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and the environment in tropical delta regions, illustrating how to protect tropical deltaic systems in the face of serious future challenges. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ismail, Abdelbagi M.: - Abdelbagi M. IsmailSuan-Pheng, Kam: - Kam Suan-PhengHoanh, Chu T.: - Chu T. Hoanh Is at the International Water Management Institute, Sri Lanka.Szuster, Brian W.: - Brian W. Szuster |