Defence from Floods and Floodplain Management
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Overview
Defence from Floods and Floodplain Management discusses all aspects of floodplain management related to defence from floods, including specific issues such as the maintenance of flood defences, and reveals many aspects of a more holistic approach to the management of flood risk, expanding the structural/non-structural debate into prevention and cure in the floodplain and its catchment. Recent experience in many countries is recounted by experts from Hungary, Austria, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK and the USA.
Synopsis
Defence from Floods and Floodplain Management discusses all aspects of floodplain management related to defence from floods, including specific issues such as the maintenance of flood defences, and reveals many aspects of a more holistic approach to the management of flood risk, expanding the structural/non-structural debate into prevention and cure in the floodplain and its catchment. Recent experience in many countries is recounted by experts from Hungary, Austria, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK and the USA.
Booknews
The proceedings of the 26 April-7 May 1994 Institute focus on the overall social, economic, and ecological aspects of floodplain management and achieving sustainability through integrated approaches. The structural/non-structural balance is developed into issues of "prevention" and "cure" (or "alleviation") of flood risk, a holistic context in which floodplain management is greatly dependent on how land use and the associated surface water management are planned throughout the catchment. Recent experience is recounted in countries including Austria, Greece, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK, and the US. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)