Disaster by Design The Aral Sea and Its Lessons for Sustainability |
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| Editor:
| Edelstein, Michael R.
Cerny, Astrid
Gadaev, Abror |
| Series title: | Research in Social Problems and Public Policy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-78190-375-9 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2012 |
| Publisher: | Emerald Publishing Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $193.99 |
Book Description:
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This volume addresses the impacts of the Aral Sea disaster; disappearance of what was the world's fourth largest inland body of water. It argues this was the result of deliberate policy decisions. This volume is essential reading for everyone concerned with averting environmental disaster and in creating livable, sustainable communities.
This volume addresses the impacts of the Aral Sea disaster; disappearance of what was the world's fourth largest inland body of water. It argues this was the result of deliberate policy decisions. This volume is essential reading for everyone concerned with averting environmental disaster and in creating livable, sustainable communities.