Description
| Product ID: | 9780367572853 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Drought and Water Crises |
| Title: | Drought and Water Crises |
| Subtitle: | Integrating Science, Management, and Policy, Second Edition |
| Authors: | Author: Donald Wilhite, Roger S. Pulwarty |
| Page Count: | 542 |
| Subjects: | Drought and water supply, Drought & water supply, Water supply and treatment, Water supply & treatment |
| Description: | This new edition emphasizes the shift from managing disasters to managing risk, reflecting the global emphasis that has evolved in recent years, a new focus that shines light on the preparedness and the tools and methods that are essential in drought risk reduction. It provides additional relevant case studies that reflect this new approach Over the past decade there have been extraordinary advances towards drought risk reduction with the development of new water-conserving technologies, and new tools for planning, vulnerability and impact assessment, mitigation, and policy. Drought and Water Crises: Integrating Science, Management, and Policy, Second Edition comprehensively captures this evolving progress as it discusses drought management in the light of present risks, global climate change and public policy actions. This new edition emphasizes the paradigm shift from managing disasters to managing risk, reflecting the global emphasis that has evolved in recent years, a new focus that shines light on preparedness strategies and the tools and methods that are essential in drought risk reduction. The book provides additional relevant case studies that integrate this new approach and discusses examples applied in both developed and developing countries. |
| Imprint Name: | CRC Press |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2020-06-30 |
