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Parker, Dennis J.; Penning-Rowsell, Edmund C.

 
9781032728308: Water Planning in Britain (Routledge Library Editions: Water Resources)
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ISBN 10: 1032728302 ISBN 13: 9781032728308
Editorial: Routledge, 2026

Sinopsis

Originally published in 1980, this book provides a penetrating and scholarly analysis of the planning of water resources, based on 10 years’ of research into one of Britain’s most vital industries. At the time of original publication Britain had a plentiful natural supply of water, but accessible clean water was scarce; droughts were not uncommon, floods often caused considerable damage; water bills were rising dramatically and consumption increasing inexorably. All of which applies as much to water resources in the UK today. Water planners must strike a delicate balance between many conflicting social, environmental, political and financial demands. Britain’s water authorities are large and autonomous organisations subject to constant change and controversy. Water policies affect not only water but also land-use planning, recreation planning, environmental quality, food production and the maintenance of public health. The book explains common threads and issues in the planning of 4 main water functions: water supply, effluent disposal and pollution control, water recreation and amenity and land drainage and flood alleviation. 11 original British case studies have been selected to illustrate the issues involved. The final chapter presents a critical and controversial evaluation of water policy and planning institutions in Britain, highlighted by some international comparisons.

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Dennis Parker is a geographer, taking his PhD from University College of Wales, Swansea. His research interests are the economic, social and political aspects of major natural and human-made hazards and how their implications for investment in hazard mitigation. He has more than 50 years’ experience of research and teaching in the flood hazard field. His focus is on the socio-economic impact of hydro-meteorological hazards including floods and the performance of early warning systems and related policy response from regional, national and international organisations. He has acted as consultant to numerous national and international environmental agencies, including the UK Met Office, the OECD, and World Meteorological Organisation

Professor Edmund C. Penning-Rowsell is a geographer, taking his PhD from University College London. His research interests are the political economy of major hazards and how this affects decisions about investment in hazard mitigation. He has more than 50 years’ experience of research and teaching in the flood hazard field. His focus is on the social impact of floods, and the policy response from regional, national and international organisations. He has acted as consultant to numerous national and international environmental agencies, including the OECD, the Red Cross/Crescent, the UN, the World Bank, and the World Health Organisation. Professor Penning-Rowsell was awarded the O.B.E. by the Queen in May 2006 for services to flood risk management.

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Editorial
Routledge
Año de publicación
2026
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1032728302
ISBN 13 
9781032728308
Encuadernación
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Número de edición
1
Número de páginas
298
Contacto del fabricante
Taylor and Francis, GPSR Taylor and Francis
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Taylor & Francis Verlag GmbH, Kaufingerstraße 24
München
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Otras ediciones populares con el mismo título

9780047110061: Water Planning in Britain (The Resource Management Series, No. 1)

Edición Destacada

ISBN 10:  0047110066 ISBN 13:  9780047110061
Editorial: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 1981
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