Clumsy Floodplains: Responsive Land Policy for Extreme Floods
| AUTHOR | Hartmann, Thomas |
| PUBLISHER | Routledge (01/28/2011) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Extreme floods cause enormous damage in floodplains, which levees cannot prevent. It is hence vital for spatial planning to provide space for water retention in these areas. However, attempts to make the space for rivers to provide retention are generally not very successful. Taking an innovative, interdisciplinary approach, this book proposes a new concept - Large Areas for Temporary Emergency Retention (LATER) - in 'Clumsy Floodplains', as an alternative to levee-based protection.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781409418450
ISBN-10:
1409418456
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
170
Carton Quantity:
38
Product Dimensions:
6.14 x 0.44 x 9.21 inches
Weight:
0.92 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Civil - Flood Control
Technology & Engineering | Earth Sciences - Geography
Dewey Decimal:
363.349
Library of Congress Control Number:
2010033267
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Extreme floods cause enormous damage in floodplains, which levees cannot prevent. It is hence vital for spatial planning to provide space for water retention in these areas. However, attempts to make the space for rivers to provide retention are generally not very successful. Taking an innovative, interdisciplinary approach, this book proposes a new concept - Large Areas for Temporary Emergency Retention (LATER) - in 'Clumsy Floodplains', as an alternative to levee-based protection.
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