Dams in Japan: Past, Present and Future
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (716 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1138114545 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Intended for dam and water resources professionals.. Moreover, tries to clarify the negative impacts of dams on the natural environment and local societies, as well as extensive efforts made to minimize these impacts. Overview of Japan’s long water history, by the Japanese Commission on large dams. Includes appendices with location and characteristics of main dams, administrative organs, river management system and water resources development river systems and facilities to offer the full picture. Richly-illustrated. Starting from the 7th century, when irri
This book is recommended reading for water resources planners, dam engineers, stakeholders for water projects and the public. This documentary prepared by the Japan Commission on Dams (JCOLD) presents an excellent chronological historical record of dams in Japan, the current role of their dams and Japan’s vision of the role that dams will play in the future. Walz, Jr., Former Vice President: International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD). Arthur H
Tokyo, Japan