Advances in Urban Flood Management |
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| Editor:
| Ashley, Richard
Garvin, Stephen
Pasche, Erik
Vassilopoulos, Andreas
Zevenbergen, Chris |
| ISBN: | 978-1-134-07591-1 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2007 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | CRC Press |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $59.95 |
Book Description:
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In order to stem the increasing impact of urban floods, a major rethink of current planning and flood management policies and practice is required, taking into account different spatial and temporal scales. This book addresses a broad spectrum of relevant issues in the emerging field of urban flood management. It may act as a stimulus for further research and development in urban flood management while informing and engaging stakeholders in the promotion of integrated and...
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In order to stem the increasing impact of urban floods, a major rethink of current planning and flood management policies and practice is required, taking into account different spatial and temporal scales. This book addresses a broad spectrum of relevant issues in the emerging field of urban flood management. It may act as a stimulus for further research and development in urban flood management while informing and engaging stakeholders in the promotion of integrated and cooperative approaches in water management. Its interdisciplinary approach will be of interest to all those who are active in water, risk, and urban management.