Droughts: A Global Assesment

ISBN-13: 9780415168335 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 752 str.

Donald A. Wilhite

Opis

Forming part of the series published to mark the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, Drought is an important contribution to research on hazards and disasters worldwide. Drought is the most complex of all natural hazards. Resulting in serious economic, social and environmental costs and losses in both developed and developing countries, drought has severely affected most countries in recent years, and on multiple occasions in many cases. Drought risks are escalating in response to many factors, including the increasing and shifting population that leads to expanding pressure on water and other natural resources. Drought draws together contributions from over 75 international researchers in the field to present a comprehensive body of research on the physical and social dimensions of drought to date. Including an extensive range of case studies covering the most drought-prone and most affected countries, the contributors examine new technology, planning methodologies and mitigation actions from recent drought experiences world-wide.

Recenzje

'...another tour-de-force that must make these volumes landmarks in their field' - Journal of Meteorology

Spis treści

1. Backgrounds and Concepts
2. Causes and Predictability
3. Monitoring and Early Warning Techniques
4. Impacts and Assessment
5. Adjustment and Adaptation Strategies
6. Drought Management: Mitigation, Preparedness and Policy
7. Linking Drought to Other Global Issues
8. Conclusions and Future Challenges

O autorze

Donald A. Wilhite