Reclaiming the Desert: Towards a Sustainable Environment in Arid Lands, Mohamed, A.M.O.
Автор: Bollig, Michael Название: Shaping the african savannah ISBN: 1108726399 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108726399 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 3800.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A history of 150 years of social-ecological transformations in one of southern Africa`s most sought after exotic tourism destinations, often dubbed as `Arid Eden`. It demonstrates the impacts of colonialism, capitalism and creative local adaptations of environmental infrastructures in the region.
Описание: A history of 150 years of social-ecological transformations in one of southern Africa`s most sought after exotic tourism destinations, often dubbed as `Arid Eden`. It demonstrates the impacts of colonialism, capitalism and creative local adaptations of environmental infrastructures in the region.
Описание: Phoenix, Arizona, is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. The city’s expansion—at the rate of one acre per hour—comes at the expense of its Sonoran Desert environment. For some residents, the American Dream has become a nightmare.In this provocative book, Janine Schipper examines the cultural forces that contribute to suburban sprawl in the United States. Focusing on the Phoenix area, she examines sustainable development in Cave Creek, various master-planned suburbs, and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation to explore suburbanization and ecological destruction. She also explains why sprawl continues despite the heavy toll it takes on the environment.Schipper gives voice to community members who have experienced the pressures of sprawl and questioned fundamental assumptions that sustain it. She presents the perspectives of the many players in the sprawl debate—from developers and politicians to environmentalists and property-rights advocates—not merely to document the phenomenon but also to reveal how seemingly natural ways of thinking about the land are influenced by cultural forces that range from notions of a “rational society” to the marketing of the American Dream.Disappearing Desert speaks to land-use dilemmas nationwide and shows that curtailing suburban development requires both policy shifts and new ways of relating to the land. For anyone seeking to understand the cultural basis for rampant development, this book uncovers the forces that drive sprawl and searches for solutions to its seeming inevitability.
Автор: Mohammad Jafari; Ali Tavili; Fatemeh Panahi; Ehsan Название: Reclamation of Arid Lands ISBN: 3319548271 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319548272 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 19564.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book provides an overview of arid and semi-arid lands conditions, their general characteristics, methods of management, conservation, exploitation and reclamation.
Автор: Mohammad Jafari; Ali Tavili; Fatemeh Panahi; Ehsan Название: Reclamation of Arid Lands ISBN: 331985495X ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319854953 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 13974.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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This book provides an overview of arid and semi-arid lands conditions, their general characteristics, methods of management, conservation, exploitation and reclamation. It also focuses on how to utilize the potential of arid lands with the minimum manipulation and alteration. Arid and semi-arid areas represent a major part of natural ecosystems not only in Iran, but around the world, and mismanagement and inappropriate exploitation of these areas may lead to further gradual degradation. As such, an understanding of the characteristics of these areas is vital if they are to be conserved and reclaimed.
Автор: Osman Abdalla; Anvar Kacimov; Mingjie Chen; Ali Al Название: Water Resources in Arid Areas: The Way Forward ISBN: 3319518550 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319518558 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 34937.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Paleoclimatic Registers From Semi-Arid Costal Sediments Of Southeastern India: A Multi Proxy Approach.- Collective Impact of Upstream Anthropogenic Interventions and Prolonged Droughts on Downstream Basin's Development in Arid and Semi-arid areas: The Diyala Transboundary Basin.- Scenarios based climate projection for Oman water resources.- Study Of Rainfall Variations In Tessa Subwatershed Of Medjerda River In Tunisia.- Spatial And Temporal Variability Analysis Of Modeled Precipitation Data In A Catchment Of Chambal Basin.- Recent Observed Climate Change Over Oman.- Significance Of Silica Analysis In Groundwater Studies Of Domestic ShallowWells In Parts Of Jeli District, Kelantan, Malaysia.- Assessment Of Global Change Impacts On Groundwater Resources In Souss-Massa Basin.- An Overview Of Stable Isotopes In Northern Oman'S Main Aquifers AsAnInsight Into Recharge Process.- Satellite-Based Estimates Of Groundwater Storage Changes As The Najd Aquifers In Oman.
Автор: Hendrik J. Bruins; Harvey Lithwick Название: The Arid Frontier ISBN: 0792342275 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780792342274 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 30606.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This text presents a conceptual framework with case studies in dryland development and management. The option of a rational and ethical discourse for development that is beneficial for both the environment and society is emphasized, avoiding extreme environmentalism and human destructionism.
Автор: Viorel Badescu; Richard Cathcart Название: Macro-engineering Seawater in Unique Environments ISBN: 3662519380 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783662519387 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 36197.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: possible macro-projects capable of massive changes in the coastlines of the Dead Sea, Red Sea and Persian Gulf caused by canal and massively scaled hydropower dam installations; relevant macro-projects for the Black Sea and Baltic Sea;
Автор: Walter Leal Filho; Josep de Trincheria Gomez Название: Rainwater-Smart Agriculture in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas ISBN: 3319882031 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319882031 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20962.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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This book introduces state-of-the-art approaches, methods and research, focusing on smart management of rainwater. In addition, it provides an overview of projects from across the world, illustrating how rainwater-smart management has been implemented in drylands. Focusing on the scientific perspective it demonstrates how rural dryland agriculture can be improved. It also documents the wealth of rainwater-smart know-how available today, and replicates and transfers results to other countries and regions, to encourage cross-sector interactions among various stakeholders, such as practitioners from governmental and public organisations, policy- and decision-makers, and teaching staff from academic scientific institutions.
The contributors showcase vital lessons learned from research, field projects and best-practice examples. They address the integrated use of rainwater harvesting management with landscape restoration practices and water-, and climate-smart agriculture for food security and poverty alleviation in arid and semi-arid areas. Original research, combined with the contributors’ synthetic approach, lays a foundation for new concepts and ideas. Through case studies and research reports, the book discusses all the relevant issues necessary for the comprehensive analysis and successful implementation of the technologies in rainwater management. Highlighting the working principles and technical recommendations with regard to cost-efficient rainwater-smart solutions, it is of interest to practitioners. It is also a valuable resource for academic specialists, professionals and students, since many development agencies are funding rainwater harvesting for irrigation purposes.
Описание: This book presents a case study on a semi-arid region, Maharashtra State, India, and discusses problems concerning a broad range of areas: sustainable watershed development;
Автор: Rucksthuhl Sandra Название: Water Scarcity, Climate Change and Conflict in the Middle Ea ISBN: 0755601076 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780755601073 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 5384.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The countries that make up the MENA region display wide diversity. One of the poorest countries in the world sits alongside two of the wealthiest, whilst the region's natural resources range from immeasurable oil and gas reserves to some of the scantiest natural endowments anywhere in the world. Yet through this diversity runs a common thread: water scarcity. Now, through the impact of human development and climate change, the water resource itself is changing, bringing new risks and increasing the vulnerability of all those dependent on water. Chris Ward and Sandra Ruckstuhl assess the increased challenges now facing the countries of the region, placing particular emphasis on water scarcity and the resultant risks to livelihoods, food security and the environment. They evaluate the risks and reality of climate change in the region, and offer an assessment of the vulnerability of agriculture and livelihoods. In a final section, they explore the options for responding to the new challenges, including policy, institutional, economic and technical measures.
Автор: Walter Leal Filho; Joseph de Trincheria Название: Rainwater-Smart Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas ISBN: 3319662384 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319662381 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 22359.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
This book introduces state-of-the-art approaches, methods and research, focusing on smart management of rainwater. In addition, it provides an overview of projects from across the world, illustrating how rainwater-smart management has been implemented in drylands. Focusing on the scientific perspective it demonstrates how rural dryland agriculture can be improved. It also documents the wealth of rainwater-smart know-how available today, and replicates and transfers results to other countries and regions, to encourage cross-sector interactions among various stakeholders, such as practitioners from governmental and public organisations, policy- and decision-makers, and teaching staff from academic scientific institutions.
The contributors showcase vital lessons learned from research, field projects and best-practice examples. They address the integrated use of rainwater harvesting management with landscape restoration practices and water-, and climate-smart agriculture for food security and poverty alleviation in arid and semi-arid areas. Original research, combined with the contributors’ synthetic approach, lays a foundation for new concepts and ideas. Through case studies and research reports, the book discusses all the relevant issues necessary for the comprehensive analysis and successful implementation of the technologies in rainwater management. Highlighting the working principles and technical recommendations with regard to cost-efficient rainwater-smart solutions, it is of interest to practitioners. It is also a valuable resource for academic specialists, professionals and students, since many development agencies are funding rainwater harvesting for irrigation purposes.
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