http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
1 online resource (xvii, 322 pages : illustrations (some color.)
This textbook integrates the expertise from disciplines such as hydrology, sociology, architecture, urban design, construction and water resources engineering. It is approached from an international perspective and various case studies, exercises, expert advice and literature recommendations are included.
Setting the stage for Integrated Urban Flood Management -- Urban floods -- Urbanisation -- Climate change: key uncertainties and robust findings -- Hydrology of cities -- Urban flood-risk assessment -- Responding to flood risk -- Urban drainage systems -- Flood proofing the urban fabric -- Enhancing coping and recovery capacity -- Managing for resiliency -- Capacity building and governance -- Shelter for all.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-307) and index.