Dams in Japan : past, present and future /
Overview of Japan's long water history, by the Japanese Commission on large dams. Starting from the 7th century, when irrigation ponds were first constructed for paddy cropping, until the beginning of the 21st century. Elaborates on various roles of dams: water supply, power generation and floo...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boca Raton [Fla.] ; London :
CRC Press,
©2009.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Overview of Japan's long water history, by the Japanese Commission on large dams. Starting from the 7th century, when irrigation ponds were first constructed for paddy cropping, until the beginning of the 21st century. Elaborates on various roles of dams: water supply, power generation and flood control. Moreover, tries to clarify the negative impacts of dams on the natural environment and local societies, as well as extensive efforts made to minimize these impacts. Includes appendices with location and characteristics of main dams, administrative organs, river management system and water reso. |
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| Item Description: | "A Balkema book." |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxiv, 232 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-226) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780203091869 0203091868 9780203877357 0203877357 |