Dams, People, and Development
| Author | : Hussein M. Fahim |
| Publisher | : Pergamon |
| Total Pages | : 214 |
| Release | : 1981 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105039010413 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Dams, People, and Development written by Hussein M. Fahim and published by Pergamon. This book was released on 1981 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dams, People and Development: The Aswan High Dam Case covers the issues concerning Aswan High Dam. Comprised of nine chapters, the book encompasses topics such as engineering, environmental implications, and hazards. Chapter 1 talks about the second dam at Aswan, while Chapter 2 deals with the controversies regarding the dam. The third chapter covers the human perspective on the dam. Chapter 4 discusses land inundation and population displacement, while Chapter 5 talks about the inhabitants of the lake. Chapter 6 deals with urban growth and water problems. The seventh chapter tackles the devel.